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RM-45 Crane Body

Designed for versatility, built to perform. The RM-45 Crane Body is engineered to handle the toughest jobs, delivering strength and adaptability in one powerful package. Upfitted for use with 5,000– 8,000 lbs. hydraulic cranes, it can deliver up to 45,000 ft.lbs. of lifting moment. Plus, its torsion box understructure enhances strength and stability, ensuring durability on the job.

Drawers
Drawers

Flexible drawer options are available to boost your truck’s functionality. The RM-45 offers both 7 and 10 drawer configurations, giving you the flexibility to organize your tools and equipment efficiently. 

MASTER-LOCKING
MASTER-LOCKING

Create a secure seal on your service body compartment doors without sacrificing convenience, all with the snap of a single handle and padlock. The master locking steel slide bar simultaneously locks an entire compartment side to keep your tools and other equipment safe.

LED Strip Lighting
LED Strip Lighting

This option provides bright, energy-efficient illumination inside your compartments, making it easier to locate tools and equipment, even in low-light conditions. 

RM-45 CRANE BODY - 11' Body

MODEL CAB-TO-AXLE A B C D APPROX. COMPARTMENT CLEAR DOOR OPENINGS
E F G H
44" Roadside Height 84" 36" 21" 47" 28" 30 ½” W X 36 ½”H X 18 ¾”D 17½” W X 36 ½”H X 18 ¾”D 45 ½” W X 15” H X 18 ¾”D 22 ½” W X 36½”H X 18 ¾”D
60" Roadside Height 84" 36" 21" 47" 28" 30 ½” W X 52 ½”H X 18 ¾”D 17½” W X 52 ½”H X 18 ¾”D 45 ½” W X 15” H X 18 ¾”D 22 ½” W X 36½”H X 18 ¾”D
60" Curbside Height 84" 36" 21" 47" 28" 30 ½” W X 52 ½”H X 18 ¾”D 17½” W X 52 ½”H X 18 ¾”D 45 ½” W X 15” H X 18 ¾”D 22 ½” W X 36½”H X 18 ¾”D

The RM-45 Series is a 11’ Crane Body built for a crane rating up to 8,000 lb. (45,000 ft/lb.) and a 84” cab-to-axle chassis.

Roadside

Curbside

RM-45 Curbside
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Features

Torsion Box Understructure

Torsion Box Understructure

Our torsion box understructure provides the strength to help the industry’s cranes deliver their full potential. No wonder our torsion box design is preferred where high strength and low weight matter. 

Control Panel

Control Panel

The control panel is designed to pair with popular crane setups, as well as many compressor and accessory systems. Located in the curbside rear compartment, the control panel for the RM-45 allows you to operate the hydraulic outriggers with valve controls and the exterior lighting with push-button switches.

Safety Grab Handles

Safety Grab Handles

Reading RM crane body delivers three points of contact, to make it easy to climb in and out of the rear of the truck. Rear grab handles are generously sized, ergonomically placed, and included as standard equipment. Used in conjunction with our standard bumper steps, they help make the workday safer and easier.

Outriggers

Outriggers

The RM-45 models are equipped with full-power hydraulic outriggers, delivering the confidence of safety and convenience working together. The hydraulic outriggers (45K) ensure stability and reliability, making these models ideal for heavy-duty lifting tasks. 

Spray Liner & Rust Protection

Spray Liner & Rust Protection

A professional-grade, spray-on bedliner provides outstanding protection against chips, scuffs and damage while minimizing rust. It features a slip-resistant surface that improves traction and safety when walking in the bed.

3-Point Locking

3-Point Locking

True 3-point locking when the handle is in the closed position.