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Custom 10-Wheel Mack Tipper

Custom 10-Wheel Mack Tipper Body

October 7, 2024

Our team is increasingly working with interstate clients as the AA Diesel brand spreads cross-country, with our team designing this custom 10-wheel Mack tipper body for a client based in Sydney! After taking delivery of this 10-wheel beauty our team consulted with the truck’s owner to decide on exactly what body they needed to get...

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9M Fuso Beavertail Tray

9M Fuso Beavertail Tray

September 4, 2024

This year has been one of the busiest we’ve had in our 25-year history of truck building, with our team completing some huge jobs in September, including this impressive 9M Fuso Beavertail Tray. We’ve created a multitude of new truck bodies for Fuso Shoguns recently, from tippers to truck trays, and this Fuso tray met...

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Custom Scania Tipper with raised body

Custom Scania Tipper For Return Client

August 12, 2024

We’re proud to have completed another successful project for one of our valued return customers this month – a custom Scania tipper designed to enhance their operational efficiency. They were so happy with our previous work for multiple trucks that when they wanted a new tipper body for this Scania, they got in touch with...

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Custom Mercedes Arocs Tipper

Custom Mercedes Arocs Tipper

August 12, 2024

It’s been a long winter but the weather is finally heating up in the AA Diesel factory, with warm hands helping our team to complete several big builds including this custom Mercedes Arocs tipper! We were thrilled to get our hands on this Mercedes Arocs truck, fresh off the line with all the bells and...

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Custom Fuso Beavertail Tray

Custom Fuso Beavertail Tray

July 31, 2024

The new financial year always brings in a ton of new clients looking for new bodies and this July was no exception, delivering several big projects including this Fuso Beavertail Tray build! Our team were thrilled to take on this build as they love working with Fuso trucks, one of the most reliable brands on...

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Dark Grey Kenworth with tipper body

Features To Consider For Your Next Custom Truck Body

July 16, 2024

Standard options can be a great starting point for your truck, but sometimes a custom truck body is the only way to get exactly what you need out of your vehicle. There are a ton of ways to customise your truck body, from cranes to help your team lift heavy items to towing assemblies that...

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Kenworth T610 Tipper At AA Diesel Factory

Kenworth T610 Tipper Build For Earthaulers

June 12, 2024

It’s been a wild start to winter in the AA Diesel Truck bodies factory, with our team braving the wind, rain and cold to create magnificent truck bodies including this standout Kenworth T610 Tipper! Built for Earthaulers, a leading earthmoving company here in Melbourne, this tipper was crafted with our client’s exact vision in mind...

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Custom MAN Tipper

Custom MAN Tipper Delivered To WA Client

May 22, 2024

The AA Diesel brand is stretching across the Nullarbor plain, with our engineering team completing this custom MAN tipper for a Western Australia-based client in May! After checking out our terrific work for another WA-based customer, this Perth-area client reached out to us wanting our team to transform their new MAN TGS truck into a...

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Custom Truck Tray With Raised Tipping Action

How To Pick The Right Custom Truck Tray For Your Business

April 25, 2024

Whether you’re in construction, landscaping, or any other industry requiring the transportation of heavy loads, having the right custom truck tray can make a huge difference in the efficiency of your business. There are a ton of varieties on the market, from beavertail trays to flat tops, and each offer unique features that could make...

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Hino GH Tipper Parked Outside AA Diesel Factory

Custom Hino GH Tipper

April 17, 2024

There were no April fools inside the AA Diesel factory this month, with our incredible truck engineers building a number of fantastic bodies including this custom Hino GH tipper! The client for this truck body build came to us needing a tipper body that withstand some heavy-duty applications, requiring a 4500mm long x 800mm high...

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Custom Tipper Bodies Example

Custom Tipper Bodies: Variants And Features

April 11, 2024

Getting a custom tipper body installed on your next truck is a significant resource for any transport or construction business, allowing for quicker deliveries and controlled pours of materials like grains, gravel and soil. Most people have likely seen a tipper body out on the road, whether it’s a Mack tipper filled with tanbark for...

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Isuzu F-Series Custom Beavertail Tray

Custom Beavertail Tray For Isuzu Truck

March 27, 2024

March was another month of warm weather in Melbourne and another busy month inside the AA Diesel factory, designing and building a number of amazing truck bodies including this custom beavertail tray! Isuzu F-Series trucks are one of the most popular lines that we see regularly at AA Diesel, with our team having strong experience...

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Custom Fuso Shogun With Raised Tipper Body with black paint work

Custom Black Fuso Tipper

February 19, 2024

Summer might be coming to a close but the action inside the AA Diesel factory heated up this month! Our team were very busy building several truck bodies for new clients in February including this custom black Fuso tipper, a truck that now certainly stands out on the road. It will be hard to miss...

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Custom Mack Tipper Parked Outside AA Diesel Factory

Shining Red Custom Mack Tipper

January 16, 2024

Happy New Year everyone! Our team had a fantastic summer break and are refreshed and ready for a big 2024 of truck building, already rolling out a number of finished beauties including this custom Mack tipper we delivered in January. Featuring a striking red body and a number of custom features, this client came to...

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Custom Volvo FMX Tippers

Custom Volvo FMX Tippers

December 20, 2023

It’s been our busiest year yet, but our commitment to quality doesn’t waver, as evidenced in this Fuso Tipper build we completed for an Adelaide-based client, Ultra Excavations!

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Custom Fuso Tipper On Worksite

Custom Fuso Tipper For Adelaide Customer

November 20, 2023

It’s been our busiest year yet, but our commitment to quality doesn’t waver, as evidenced in this Fuso Tipper build we completed for an Adelaide-based client, Ultra Excavations!

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Fuso Truck With Raised Tipper Body

Custom Fuso Tipper Set For Brisbane Delivery

September 18, 2023

We've built a ton of jobs for clients based in Queensland recently, including this Custom Fuso Tipper set for delivery to Brisbane.

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Volvo Truck Tray For Civilcast

Custom Volvo Truck Tray

August 11, 2023

Built to last and built to perform, this Volvo mid-mount truck tray brings together a unique selection of custom features designed to maximise our client’s productivity, including a modified chassis, heavy plate flooring and custom tray steps.

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Hino Tipper Side Angle

Heavy Duty Hino Truck And Trailer Combination

July 27, 2023

The AA Diesel brand went cross-country this month with these Hino Tippers set for delivery to Queensland, built with custom features for two different customers.

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Custom Hino Tipper For Return Client

May 30, 2023

The AA Diesel brand went cross-country this month with these Hino Tippers set for delivery to Queensland, built with custom features for two different customers.

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Three Freightliner Tippers Parked In Front Of AA Diesel Factory

Triple Freightliner Tippers Set For Queensland Delivery

May 3, 2023

The AA Diesel brand continues to spread cross-country with our team putting together three tipper bodies for these Freightliners, set for delivery to Queensland! We were contacted by one of our amazing regular customers for this job with a quick turnaround needed, so our team got straight to work in April to ensure this delivery...

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Hino Tippers Parked Outside AA Diesel Factory

Hino Tippers With Custom Features

March 29, 2023

The AA Diesel brand went cross-country this month with these Hino Tippers set for delivery to Queensland, built with custom features for two different customers.

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Volvo With Custom Mid-Mount Crane Tray

February 20, 2023

Built to last and built to perform, this Volvo mid-mount truck tray brings together a unique selection of custom features designed to maximise our client’s productivity, including a modified chassis, heavy plate flooring and custom tray steps.

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UD Croner with Drop-Side Tipping Tray

January 24, 2023

We made deliveries easy for this client with a 6.0m long drop-side tipping tray installed on a new UD Croner truck!

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Fuso Tipper Parked

Fuso Tipper With Custom Gloss Black Finish

December 13, 2022

Just like Santa we're making long-range deliveries in December, including this Fuso Tipper build we completed for delivery to Queensland!

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Side Angle Of UD Quon With Custom Rear Mount Crane Tray

UD Quon With Custom Rear Mount Crane Tray

November 25, 2022

2022 is quickly coming to a close but the work isn’t slowing down at AA Diesel Truck bodies, with plenty of builds still rolling through the factory! One of these builds was for Mountain Timbers, requiring a custom rear mount crane tray for this UD Quon to help them make deliveries to building sites across Melbourne....

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Hino Tipper Truck Body With Custom Chipper Bin

October 24, 2022

Looking back on October our team had a busy month helping clients achieve their trucking needs by designing, building, and installing superior quality truck bodies. One of these jobs was for a return customer, this time requiring a build for the purpose of holding and dumping wood chips. This build was very different to our...

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Kenworth Truck With Custom Body Parked In Workshop

Kenworth T610 Prime Mover With A 4.5M Custom Body

September 29, 2022

September has been a busy month for us here at AA Diesel Truck Bodies with a series of new and exciting projects. With the summer months just around the corner, we have been working closely with our clients across Australia to design, build and fabricate premium quality truck bodies, trays, and trailers. This month we...

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UD Quon Tipper Body with PBS 3 Axle Dog Trailer

Volvo FM 460 With Tipper Body And 3 Axle Dog Trailer

August 29, 2022

Our team here at AA Diesel Truck Bodies have been busy across August with exciting projects ranging from tipper bodies and truck trays, to trailer combos and custom builds. A particularly exciting build for us this month was designing, building, and fabricating a tipper body and matching truck trailer for a new Volvo FM 460.

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Front Left View Of UD Truck

UD Custom Tray With Gates

August 3, 2022

A new financial year means a new set of challenges to tackle and that was the case in July for AA Diesel, with plenty of new and exciting projects to deliver for our busy customers. One of these jobs was the installation of a custom truck tray for one of our most well-known customers onto...

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IVECO Truck With Raised Custom Tipping Truck Tray

IVECO With A Custom Tipping Truck Tray

June 30, 2022

Our workshop was very active this June with a series of new and exciting projects that included tipper bodies, truck trays and trailers, wheelbase modifications, and our favourites: unique custom jobs – such as the conversion of an IVECO prime mover to a tipper truck with a custom tipping tray and other special features we...

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MACK TRIDENT WITH DEMOUNTABLE TIPPER BODY

Mack Trident With Demountable Tipper Body

June 3, 2022

May was a busy month at AA Diesel Truck Bodies with a range of sensational projects: wheelbase modifications, tipper bodies, trailers, trays, and custom jobs. . One of the definite stand out jobs for this month was designing, building, and fabricating a state-of-the-art, demountable tipper body for a new Mack Trident.

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A MACK TRUCK WITH TIPPER BODY FROM AA DIESEL TRUCK BODIES

Mack Wheelbase Stretch And Tipper Body For Future Constructions

April 29, 2022

April was another month filled with exciting projects ranging from tipper bodies and truck trays to trailer combos and custom builds. One of the really exciting projects we were pleased to work on involved performing a chassis stretch and fitting a new tipper body on a Mack for our client, Future Constructions.

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MERCEDES-BENZ ACTROS WITH CUSTOM LONG BEAVERTAIL AND REMOVABLE RACKS

Mercedes-Benz Actros with Custom Long Beavertail and Removable Racks

April 29, 2022

A number of truck tray bodies were delivered to our clients across Victoria in April. But if we had to choose some favourites, then without a doubt, one of our highlights for the month was a brand-new Mercedes-Benz Actros 2535, fitted with a custom long beavertail tray and removable racks. The crew loved working on...

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3 axle dog trailer connected to HINO tipper

Tipper body and 3 axle trailer combo for Otway Civil

April 3, 2022

Wow. Looking back, March was insanely busy with lots of different projects including tippers, trays, and trailer combos. One of our highlights was when our existing clients, Otway Civil asked us to build a brand new state-of-the-art 3 axle dog trailer for their HINO tipper. 

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Western star truck with aa diesel truck bodies tipper

Custom western star tipper with PH300 pintle hook

April 3, 2022

In March we had a number of exciting projects come through the workshop including tippers, trays, and trailer combinations. One of our favorites though was a brand spanking new Western Star, which was ready to be fitted out with a brand new customer tipper setup. This was a stunning build, and the team really loved...

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FUSO truck with custom beavertail tray and toolboxes

FUSO with custom beavertail tray and toolboxes

March 3, 2022

After another busy month of fabricating a variety of truck bodies, we are looking back on some of our highlight jobs. We have been seeing an increasing number of Fuso trucks come through our workshops recently with one of our highlight jobs involving installing a Fuso truck with a new beavertail tray and two custom...

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New Trident Mack Truck With Tipper and Trailer Combination

February – Month of Macks

March 3, 2022

We’ve been ramping up production in February producing a large volume of truck bodies including tipper bodies, truck trays, truck trailers and custom builds. Throughout the month, we had the privilege of working on some great trucks including a number of Macks that came through the workshop. We had the pleasure of building tipper bodies...

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Mack truck with custom tipper

Mack Prime Mover with Custom Tipper Body for Sustainable Landscaping

February 1, 2022

Although we’ve had a great start to the year here at AA Diesel, we also had some stellar projects in the final weeks of 2021. One of those standout projects was a Mack prime mover tipper conversion for Sustainable Landscaping.

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Freightliner Cascadia with Tipper Truck Body

Freightliner Cascadia Tipper Conversion

February 1, 2022

We’ve kicked off the new year here at AA Diesel delivering numerous truck bodies across the state in January. One of our highlight jobs this month was a tipper conversion for a brand new Freightliner Cascadia 116 Day Cab with a 505 HP engine.

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Kenworth with metallic tipper truck body

Looking Back: Our Top 5 Jobs from 2021

December 21, 2021

2021 was our busiest year yet selling a record number of tippers, trays, and trailers. We worked on a variety of trucks over the course of 2021 and to kick off 2022 we’re looking back on some of our favourite truck body projects. We’ve narrowed it down to our top 5, check them out below.

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WESTERN STAR TRUCK AND TRAILER COMBO FOR WA MOLAN AND SONS

Western Star Truck and Trailer Combo for WA Molan and Sons

December 21, 2021

The team have been busy getting trucks out before the Christmas break fabricating several tippers, trailers, trays, and custom jobs. Our standout job for November was working on a beautiful Western Star, hooking it up with a truck and trailer combination for our client, WA Molan and Sons.

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Kenworth T610 Custom Tray with Rear Mounted Crane

Kenworth T610 Custom Tray with Rear Mounted Crane

November 23, 2021

In October, we delivered a number of truck bodies including a range of tipper bodies, tray trucks, and custom truck bodies. Amongst the truck trays we delivered, one of the more specialised projects included fitting a Kenworth T610 with a custom tray for Gippsland Truck Centre.

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UD Quon Tipper Body with PBS 3 Axle Dog Trailer

UD Quon Tipper Body with PBS 3 Axle Dog Trailer

November 23, 2021

One of our favourite highlights from October was fitting a UD Quon with a tipper trailer combo for one of our clients, Western Sand and Soil. This was a large-scale project that required detailed planning to ensure that the final product met client requirements.

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Green beavertail tray with tie down rails

Green Machine

October 29, 2021

The team have been busy over the last couple of months with a number of new and exciting projects. We had a high volume of custom job requests from our clients including this Fuso beavertail trailer. We enjoyed working on this project and the custom specifications made it a fun build for the whole team.

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Kenworth K200 Cabover with Tipper Body

Kenworth K200 Cabover

October 29, 2021

September was one of our busiest months to date with new tippers, trailers, and trays flying out the door. We worked with a variety of clients each with their own unique truck requirements, one of our standout projects included fitting this stunning Kenworth K200 with a new tipper body.

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Kenworth Tipper Truck Body

Kenworth T410SAR Tipper Body

October 1, 2021

We had a stellar month delivering a variety of tipper bodies, truck trays, trailers, and custom projects. A large portion of our projects were custom builds with the team very keen to get new tipper bodies on a number of trucks including this amazing looking Kenworth T410SAR. This truck was standout this month coming into...

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Rowe Constructions tipper truck and trailer combo

Rowe Constructions 3 Axle Dog Trailer

October 1, 2021

In the month of August, we delivered a significant number of tipper bodies to clients all around Victoria and interstate. We spent a lot of time on custom projects and trailers including one of our highlight projects for the month involving the construction of a new tipping trailer for Rowe Constructions.

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Hino with custom drop side truck body

Custom Hino Drop Side Truck Body

August 24, 2021

One of our favourite highlights from July was building a custom drop side truck body for a Hino truck. This was a large-scale project that required meticulous planning to ensure that the final product met client requirements.

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Isuzu Giga Tipper Truck Body

Isuzu Giga Tipper Body with Custom Toolbox and Grain Doors

August 24, 2021

The month of July was a very busy one here at AA Diesel Truck Bodies, with a range of tipper bodies, trays, trailers, wheelbase modifications, and custom jobs delivered. One of our more specialised jobs this month included a custom tipper for an Isuzu Giga truck.

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Bluey's Tree Removal branded blue tipping bin

Bluey’s Big Blue Bin

August 3, 2021

After a busy EOFY period, we’ve been getting back into the swing of things fabricating a substantial amount of truck bodies including tipper bodies, truck trays, and trailers. We had the pleasure of working with a returning customer, Bluey’s Tree Removals, helping to design and build them a new tipping bin.

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Mack truck with tipper truck body

2020-2021 EOFY Wrap-Up

July 30, 2021

What a year it has been! Throughout the 2020 –2021 financial year we delivered a significant quantity of truck bodies across the state, including a variety of tipper bodies, truck trays and custom builds. The 2020-2021 financial year saw us achieve the highest number of truck bodies and truck trailers we’ve ever produced.

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Hino with tipper truck body and custom frame

Light Duty Hino with Custom Frame

June 17, 2021

This month we delivered several tipper bodies for both new and used trucks for our clients across Melbourne. One of our standout jobs for the month included a custom built Hino tipper with a custom frame.

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Freightliner prime mover with tipper truck body

Freightliner Prime Mover Tipper Conversions

June 17, 2021

In the month of May we delivered a large number of tipper bodies to clients all around Victoria and interstate. We spent a lot of time on tipper conversions and one of our highlight projects for the month involved converting an entire fleet of Freightliner prime movers into tipper trucks.

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Kenworth truck with tipping tray truck body

KW Custom Tipper Body with High Sides

May 19, 2021

In April, we delivered a variety of truck bodies across Victoria and interstate, as clients rush to get their orders in before end of financial year to take advantage of government incentives. One of our more specialised projects for the month included a Kenworth custom wheelbase modification for Besimi Bros.  

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UD truck with tipping tray truck body

Custom UD Split Tipping Tray

May 19, 2021

Coming up to end of financial year, April was a very busy month here at AA Diesel Truck Bodies, as we went about finishing off a variety of tippers, trays and trailers. One of our favourite jobs for the month was a Custom UD Split Tipping Tray for one of our hardware and building supplies...

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UD truck with tipping tray truck body and tarp

UD Twin Steer With Custom Tipper Body, Pull Out Tarp and Toolbox

April 22, 2021

March was a busy month for us here at AA Diesel Truck Bodies, working on many truck bodies throughout the month. This month, we had the pleasure of working on was a custom twin steer UD, completing a fit out with a tipper body and a custom tarp and toolbox setup.

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Kenworth truck with tipping tray truck body

KW Prime Mover Conversion with Chassis Stretch and 5M Tipper Body

April 7, 2021

In March we designed, built, and fabricated a range of prime mover conversions, tipper trucks, beavertail trays, trailer combinations, and chassis extensions. To wrap up one of our busiest months, one of our favourite jobs was a Kenworth prime mover conversion, which involved a chassis stretch to fit a custom 5 metre tipper body.

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DAF truck with tipper truck body and tipping trailer

DAF Tipper & 3 Axle Dog Trailer Combo

March 18, 2021

One of our standout jobs in February was a custom tipper truck and 3 axle dog trailer combination built for a DAF truck. This job was one of our favourites for the month as it was custom built for a regional council and had to suit their specific requirements.

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Tipper truck body with tarp

Tipper trucks and trays

February 28, 2021

This month we delivered a large number of tipper truck bodies and truck trays to a number of clients across Victoria. All our tippers bodies and trays were built using premium Hardox Wear Plate Steel, which is built for the tough everyday demands of the Australian transport industry.

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Kenworth truck with custom branded tipper body and tipping trailer

KW With Tipper and 4 Axle PBS Trailer

February 4, 2021

Due to the careful planning design, and after a very thorough PBS inspection, it was deemed that the combination we built for this Kenworth could be used with a GCM exceeding 50 tonnes. The PBS approval is still being processed so we are still waiting on final figures.

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Custom painted Western Star truck with black paint tipper body and trailer

Western Star with Tipper Body and 3 Axle Dog Trailer for MTS Excavations

December 18, 2020

Over the course of this year, we have built and fabricated several different types of truck bodies including tipper bodies, trays, trailers, wheelbase modifications, chip bins, and many others. One of our highlights from December was building a custom tipper body with a three axle dog trailer onto a Western Star for MTS Excavations.

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Mack truck with tipper truck body

November 2020 Monthly Truck Body Roundup

December 14, 2020

November was insanely busy at AA Diesel Truck Bodies, delivering around 28 truck bodies in total across Victoria and interstate. Here is a summary of some of the standout jobs below, with a few photos of each one to show how things looked on delivery.

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Kenworth with custom chipper bin, jost hoist, two pack paint

Kenworth with Custom Chipper Bin, JOST Hoist, Two Pack Paint

December 4, 2020

For Bluey’s Tree Removals, this truck is designed to be the largest chip bin of their small fleet of tree removal vehicles, and so naturally, they wanted us to maximise the the cubic volume and the size of the body. On top of that, we also had to achieve minimum amounts for height and length...

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Custom blue paint Freightliner truck

Building a Working Demo Hydraulic System for Daimler HQ

November 13, 2020

A couple of months ago, Daimler HQ approached us to fit one of their brand new Freightliner Cascadia models with a hydraulic system so it could be used as a working demo for dealerships across Australia. We were really keen to work on this truck, as it is a new model that was only recently...

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Rear view of grey paint custom tipper truck body with tipper body extended

MAN with Custom Tipper (Max length, No Wheelbase Extension)

November 13, 2020

One of our highlights from October was building a custom tipper body and maximising the length of a MAN truck. The criteria we needed to meet for this job was to make sure that we could maximise the length of the tipper body, but without having to perform a costly wheelbase extension.

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Mack truck with tipper truck body

Mack Superliner with Tipper Body, Custom Hydraulic System and Tow Bar Assembly

October 6, 2020

One of our favourite highlights from September was building a custom tipper body, truck and trailer hydraulics, and tow bar assembly for a brand new Mack Superliner. This is a great looking truck with around 600 horsepower, and the team was very excited to start work on it and have it ready for our client...

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Custom tipper truck body bin with two way swinging tail gates

UD with Tipper Body, Steel Chip Bin, Canopy, and Air-Operated Barn Doors

October 6, 2020

In September we delivered a significant number of truck bodies including a range of tray trucks, tipper bodies and custom projects. One of the standouts from September was UD, which included a tipper body, steel chip bin, canopy, and air operate barn doors.

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Volvo truck with beavertail tray with custom side railing

Volvo Prime Mover with 7.5m Beavertail Tray and Full Suite of Options

September 3, 2020

In August, we delivered several truck tray bodies to our clients. One of our favourites was converting a Volvo prime mover to a beavertail tray truck. This was definitely a highly customised project, and involved adding a full suite of additional features and options.

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Mercedes Benz with tipper truck body

Gudbuilt Civil Mercedes-Benz with Battery Relocation, 4m Tipper Body

September 3, 2020

In August we delivered a number of truck bodies including a range of tipper bodies, tray trucks, and custom truck bodies. One of our favourites from August was a Mercedes Benz for Gudbuilt Civil, which included a wheelbase extension, battery relocation, and a 4m Hardox tipper body.

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Hino banana back beavertail tray with custom rails and storage compartments

HINO Beavertail With Custom Racks and Toolbox

August 21, 2020

In July, we delivered a substantial number of truck tray bodies to clients across Victoria and interstate. Amongst the truck trays we delivered, one of the more specialised projects was a beavertail tray with custom racks and toolbox for a HINO.

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DAF Truck wheelbase extension

DAF Chassis Extension to Suit 9.2m Tray

August 4, 2020

One of our more specialised jobs this month included a custom chassis extension for a DAF. The job was tricky to say the least, and required a lot of care and thoroughness to get it done properly. Based on our planning, we were able to extend the wheelbase of this DAF, which was originally a...

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Mercedes Benz with fully extended tipper truck body with grain doors and tarp

Truck Body Monthly Wrap-up June 2020

July 21, 2020

In June, we completed 32 jobs in total, delivering them to our highly satisfied clients across Victoria, and sending some interstate as well. Of these jobs, there were 28 tipper bodies. The size of the tippers varied from small underbody 800mm high sides to 1200mm high. We also had a range of different lengths, varying...

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MAN truck with grey paint finish tipper truck body and tarp

MAN Conversion, 4.5m Tipper Body, 45tn Pintle Hook & Custom Re-spray

July 21, 2020

This prime mover to tipper conversion required some major modifications. The batteries were carefully relocated from the rear of the cabin and fitted to the driver’s side. To create space for the batteries, one of the fuel tanks was removed. Removing the fuel tank and relocating the batteries also allowed us to gain an extra...

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$150k Instant Asset Write Off Extended to 31 Dec 2020

June 26, 2020

Good news for truck owners looking to claim the $150,000 Instant Asset Write Off who have struggled to book in their truck body projects to be delivered before 30 June 2020. The deadline has now been extended to 31 December 2020.

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Rear view of beavertail tray

HINO with Custom Beavertail Tray, Raised Deck, and Pipe Storage

June 15, 2020

With the government increasing the Instant Asset Write Off to $150,000 per asset until end of financial year, April, May, and now June have been the busiest months we have ever had at AA Diesel Truck Bodies. In May, we delivered a number of truck tray bodies to clients across Victoria and interstate. Amongst the...

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Mercedes Benz truck tipping tipper truck body with body lights and custom branded splash guards

Eastern Plant Hire Mercedes-Benz with Hardox Tipper, LED flashing lights, reverse cameras and alarms

June 15, 2020

With the government increasing the Instant Asset Write Off to $150,000 per asset until end of financial year, April, May, and now June have been the busiest months we have ever had at AA Diesel Truck Bodies. Amongst the tipper truck bodies we delivered in May, one of our interesting custom jobs was this tipper...

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Side view of UD truck tipper truck body with ladder tarp and storage compartment

How to Take Advantage of the Increased Instant Asset Write-Off (up to $150k)

May 25, 2020

If you are thinking about purchasing a truck body or upgrading your existing truck body, you may be eligible to take advantage of the government’s increased Instant Asset Write-Off (IAWO). This could result in significant tax savings just for purchasing your truck body before the end of the 2019/20 financial year.

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Side view of UD truck tipper truck body with ladder tarp and storage compartment

UD Quon with Hardox Tipper, One Meter High Toolbox with Shelving, Wind Out Tarp

May 1, 2020

Amongst the tipper truck bodies we delivered in April, one of our most interesting custom jobs was this Hardox tipper, wind out tarp, toolboax and shelving setup for a UD Quon.

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Side view of Hino truck with beavertail tray

HINO 4×2 with Wheelbase Extension, 6.5 Meter Beavertail Tray and Two Hydraulic Pumps

May 1, 2020

In April at AA Diesel Truck Bodies, the number of enquiries and truck body projects did not seem to slow down at all, with major infrastructure works and smaller jobs continuing across Victoria and the rest of the country. As a result, we delivered a number of truck tray bodies to clients across Victoria and...

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Hino truck with fully extended tipper truck body and custom branded decals

HINO with 4.5 Meter Hardox Tipper Body, Two Way Tailgate and Electric Tarp

May 1, 2020

At AA Diesel Truck Bodies, we delivered a number of tipper truck bodies to clients across Victoria and interstate this month. Interestingly, the number of enquiries and truck body projects did not slow down due to the global pandemic, with infrastructure works and jobs continuing across Victoria and the rest of the country. Amongst the...

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Volvo truck with flat tray and custom splash guards

FM Volvo with Custom 6.5 meter Tipping Tray and Trailer Connections

May 1, 2020

Despite the global pandemic, the number of enquiries and truck body projects does not seem to be slowing down at all. This month we delivered a number of truck tray bodies to clients across Victoria and interstate. Amongst all of the truck trays that we delivered this month, one of our favourite jobs was a...

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Hino Truck with side panels of tipper body swung down

Hino Drop Side Tipper with Removable Centre Posts, Custom Toolbox, Rear Cross Member, and Pull Out Tarp

April 3, 2020

Amongst all of the tippers we delivered in March, one of our favourite jobs was a highly customised drop side tipper for a Hino. This particular job included fitting two dropdowns on either side of the tipper body, as well as a two-way tailgate, giving the client the ability to access the product from all...

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Mack truck with custom flat tray with red paint finish

Mack with Wheelbase Extension, 8.5m Tray, Red Finish & Scroll Work

April 3, 2020

Despite the current climate and its impacts on many industries, the truck body industry is still maintaining a steady pace. In March we had the pleasure of delivering a number of custom jobs to clients in both Victoria and intestate. One of our favourites was performing a wheelbase modification and fitting a custom heavy duty...

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Grey Hino truck with custom tipper truck body with custom grey paint finish carrying a digger

Custom Tipper Body with Underbody Excavator Loading Ramps

March 6, 2020

One of our favourite and standout jobs in the month of February was this customised tipper body built for a HINO. The body itself is a 5 metre long tipper body with a front mount hoist. It has a custom built tailgate that included fabricating a door within a door. This helps the client when...

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Mack Truck with custom grey paint tipper truck body and ladder

Tipper Truck Bodies February 2020

March 6, 2020

Welcome back to another monthly wrap from the team here at AA Diesel Truck Bodies. With the recent increase in infrastructure projects in Melbourne and a boom in the civil construction industry, the demand for truck bodies is increasing quickly. So needless to say, February was a big month here, as we delivered 18+ tipper...

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rear view of two tipper truck bodies with hardox badge

Looking Back: Our Top 5 Jobs From 2019

January 22, 2020

What better way to kick off 2020 than to look back at some of our favourite truck body projects that we completed here at AA Diesel Truck Bodies over the course of 2019. We had quite a few truck bodies to choose from, so after a month of intense debate, we have come up with...

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Iveco truck with beavertail tray with heavy duty chequer plate floor

November 2019 Trays and Beavertails

December 4, 2019

In November we had the pleasure of delivering 3 custom truck trays for our clients across Victoria. This included two 8.5 meter flat top trays with wheel base extensions to suit, and one beavertail tray.

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Isuzu with tipper truck body with body extended upwards

November 2019 Tipper Bodies

December 4, 2019

In November, we delivered 14 tipper bodies in total, including a mixture of both brand new and second hand truck conversions. One of the standout jobs included building a tipper body for a brand new Isuzu, purchased at Westar Truck Center for a garden supply yard. The tipper body was 5500 long by 800 high,...

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Hino truck with green paint finish

Wheel base extension and truck tray combinations

November 5, 2019

In October, we performed a number of wheel base modifications, and then built and fitted trays for these trucks. We provide a one stop shop service for wheel base extensions and truck bodies. This reduces turn around times and allows our clients to get back on the road faster.

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Rear view of Mack truck with tipper truck body, custom grey paint and tarp, shows Hardox badge

October 2019 Tipper Bodies

November 5, 2019

As October recently came to an end, its time for a quick round up of the jobs completed for the month. With all of the construction occuring around Melbourne, the number of tipper bodies we are delivering each month is growing substantially.

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Volvo truck with tipping tray truck body

Tipper Bodies September

October 4, 2019

With the weather gradually improving in Victoria, our tipper body numbers have increased substantially in September. We delivered a large number of tipper bodies for both new trucks and converted trucks.

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Kenworth truck tray

Custom wheel base extensions

September 4, 2019

This month we completed a custom truck body for one of our clients who was looking to increase the horsepower on his truck so he could cart a big stock crate which carries livestock.

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A image of the back of a Hino truck tray

Beavertail trays August

September 4, 2019

In August we delivered several beavertail trays to clients across Victoria and Australia. All of our beavertail trays are built to a heavy duty spec. We use a heavy duty sub frame with 350mm centred cross bearers, giving the 5mm chequer plate floor exceptional support.

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Volvo truck with tipping tray truck body step ladder

Tipper bodies August

September 4, 2019

This month we had the pleasure of delivering a number of tipper bodies for our clients, including a range of Japanese, American and European trucks.

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Truck trailer with AA Diesel Truck Bodies sticker

Truck Bodies July

July 31, 2019

A cracking month in July, as the AA Diesel Truck Bodies team worked hard to deliver a number of tipper bodies, beavertail trays, and truck trailers to clients across Victoria.

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Hino truck with tipping tray truck body

Truck bodies June

June 28, 2019

June was a very busy month in the lead up to end of financial year. We delivered a substantial number of projects, mainly consisting of beavertail trays and tipper bodies.

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Hino, Mercedes and Mack trucks with tipping tray truck bodies

Truck bodies May

June 28, 2019

In the month of May we delivered a large number of tipper bodies and beavertail trays to clients all around Victoria and interstate as well.

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Three Truck Trays with Custom Branding

Truck trays April

May 7, 2019

In April, we delivered a number of truck trays to our clients across Victoria, including both flat top trays and beavertail trays.

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