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What Is a Beavertail Truck?

A beavertail truck is a specialist commercial vehicle designed to transport plant machinery, construction equipment, access platforms, vehicles and heavy equipment safely and efficiently.

The defining feature is the angled rear section, known as the “beavertail”, which reduces loading angles and allows machinery to be driven or winched onto the body using ramps or hydraulic tail systems.

Beavertail trucks are commonly used for transporting:

• Excavators
• Dumpers
• Rollers
• Telehandlers
• Access platforms
• Forklifts
• Welfare units
• Agricultural machinery
• Vehicles and specialist equipment

At MV Commercial, we design and build bespoke beavertail trucks with bodies ranging from 18ft to 30ft and available with or without cranes.

New & Used Beavertail Trucks for Sale

We stock a wide range of new and used beavertail trucks for immediate delivery throughout the UK.

Our inventory regularly includes:

• DAF beavertail trucks
• Volvo beavertail trucks
• Scania beavertail trucks
• Mercedes-Benz beavertails
• MAN plant trucks
• Renault Trucks plant transporters

Many of our vehicles are available immediately from stock through our Ready to Go Trucks programme, helping operators avoid lengthy manufacturer lead times.

Unlike many suppliers, we are manufacturer independent. That means we build the best chassis, body and crane combination for the application rather than being tied to a single OEM.

Our vehicles can be specified with:

• Fixed ramps
• Hydraulic ramps
• Hydraulic beavertails
• Winches
• Remote controls
• LED lighting packages
• Camera systems
• Fall arrest systems
• Alloy wheel upgrades
• FORS compliance packages
• Crossrail compliance specifications

Many customers also choose to combine a beavertail body with a loader crane for improved versatility on site.

View our latest:

• Hydraulic Beavertail Trucks
• Crane Rigids
• Plant Truck Builds

Beavertail Trucks for Hire

Need a beavertail truck without the upfront capital investment?

Our nationwide Truck Hire division supplies specialist beavertail trucks for short-term, long-term and contract hire agreements.

Hiring a beavertail truck can be ideal for:

• Seasonal demand increases
• New contract mobilisation
• Rail possession work
• Infrastructure projects
• Construction fleet expansion
• Replacement vehicles during maintenance
• Trialling new specifications before purchase

Our hire fleet includes:

• 18 tonne beavertails
• 26 tonne plant trucks
• 32 tonne heavy-duty beavertails
• Cheesewedge plant bodies
• Crane-equipped plant trucks
• Hydraulic beavertails

All hire vehicles are maintained by our nationwide aftersales and support teams, helping maximise uptime and minimise disruption.

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• Truck Rental Solutions
• Hydraulic Beavertail Hire
• Aftersales Support

 

Hydraulic Beavertail Trucks

Hydraulic beavertails are increasingly popular because they simplify loading operations and reduce loading angles for low-clearance machinery.

At MV Commercial, we build hydraulic beavertail trucks on a wide range of chassis configurations from 26t to 32t GVW.

Benefits of hydraulic beavertails include:

• Faster loading and unloading
• Reduced operator effort
• Improved safety
• Lower loading angles
• Easier transport of low-clearance machinery
• Reduced stress on machinery during loading

Many operators transporting access equipment, rollers and specialist construction machinery now prefer hydraulic beavertails due to their efficiency and ease of use.

Cheesewedge Plant Trucks

One of the most popular specialist variants is the cheesewedge beavertail body.

The cheesewedge design uses folding ramps integrated into the body floor, creating a flatter loading profile and improved approach angles. This makes them especially popular for transporting low-clearance machinery and tracked equipment.

MV Commercial’s cheesewedge specifications include:

• Keruing hardwood floors
• Reduced loading gradients
• Heavy-duty construction
• Integrated ramp systems
• Winch options
• Bespoke load restraint layouts

Our in-house engineering and fabrication teams design these vehicles specifically for demanding UK operating conditions.

Beavertail Trucks with Cranes

Many modern operators require more than just transportation capability. That is why demand for beavertail trucks fitted with cranes continues to grow.

We build specialist crane beavertails using industry-leading cranes from:

• Palfinger
• HIAB
• PM
• Cormach

These vehicles combine plant transport and lifting capability in a single versatile unit.

Typical applications include:

• Rail infrastructure
• Utilities
• Construction support
• Cabin transport
• Plant placement
• Welfare unit delivery
• Site installation work

Our crane-equipped beavertails are available with:

• Front-mounted cranes
• Rear-mounted cranes
• Fly jibs
• Stabiliser systems
• Remote operation
• Bespoke storage solutions

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• Palfinger Crane Trucks
• Crane Artics for Heavy Lifting

Why Choose MV Commercial for Beavertail Trucks?

MV Commercial is one of the UK’s leading specialist commercial vehicle manufacturers and suppliers.

Unlike many dealerships, we do far more than simply supply trucks.

Our in-house capabilities include:

• Vehicle design
• Engineering
• Fabrication
• Body building
• Crane installation
• Paint and livery
• Electrical installation
• Testing and PDI
• Nationwide aftersales support

Most of our specialist beavertail trucks are built in-house at our major manufacturing facilities in Grantham.

This allows us to:

• Reduce build times
• Deliver bespoke specifications
• Improve quality control
• Provide faster lead times
• Support complex specialist builds

We also maintain one of the UK’s largest selections of specialist trucks and trailers available for immediate delivery.

Industries We Supply

Our beavertail trucks are used across a wide range of industries, including:

Construction

Transporting excavators, dumpers, rollers and site equipment safely between projects.

Rail

Supporting rail infrastructure and possession work with specialist crane-equipped plant trucks.

Utilities

Delivering compact machinery and equipment into difficult-to-access sites.

Plant Hire

Moving rental machinery efficiently across multiple depots and customer sites.

Agriculture

Transporting agricultural machinery and specialist equipment.

Access Equipment

Carrying cherry pickers, scissor lifts and powered access platforms.

DAF, Volvo & Scania Beavertail Trucks

We regularly build and supply specialist beavertail trucks on leading chassis manufacturers including DAF, Volvo and Scania.

DAF Beavertail Trucks

DAF remains one of the UK’s most popular plant truck chassis options thanks to strong dealer support, payload capability and excellent bodybuilder compatibility.

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• DAF Plant Trucks

Volvo Beavertail Trucks

Volvo FM and FMX chassis are particularly popular for heavy-duty beavertail applications where durability and driver comfort are priorities.

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• Volvo Specialist Trucks

Scania Plant Trucks

Scania beavertails are often specified for premium heavy haulage and crane applications where performance and driver appeal are key factors.

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• Scania Trucks

Truck Finance for Beavertail Vehicles

Purchasing a specialist truck is a major investment, which is why we offer flexible finance solutions through MV Asset Finance.

Finance options include:

• Hire purchase
• Finance lease
• Operating lease
• Balloon payments
• Refinance solutions
• Seasonal payment structures

Our finance team understands specialist commercial vehicles and can structure packages around operational requirements and cash flow.

Nationwide Aftersales Support

Vehicle uptime is critical in plant and construction industries.

That is why our nationwide aftersales support network operates across the UK with mobile engineers, workshop support and rapid-response repair capability.

Our support services include:

• 24/7 breakdown support
• Mobile crane engineers
• LOLER inspections
• Servicing and maintenance
• Hydraulic repairs
• Electrical diagnostics
• Fleet compliance support

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• Truck Aftersales Services

Ready to Go Beavertail Trucks Available Now

Long manufacturer lead times continue to affect many operators across the UK construction and haulage sectors.

Our Ready to Go Truck Stock helps businesses get vehicles on the road faster.

We regularly stock:

• New beavertail trucks
• Ex-fleet beavertails
• Crane-equipped plant trucks
• Hydraulic beavertails
• Cheesewedge builds
• Specialist rigid trucks

Many vehicles are available for immediate nationwide delivery.

Contact MV Commercial

Whether you are looking to buy, hire, lease or finance a beavertail truck, MV Commercial can help.

Our specialist teams understand the operational demands of plant transport and can build the right vehicle for your business.

Explore:

• Beavertail Trucks for Sale & Hire
• Hydraulic Beavertail Trucks
• Truck Hire Solutions
• Truck Finance
• Ready to Go Specialist Trucks

For expert advice on specialist plant transport vehicles, contact the team today.