The Ultimate Specialty Truck Buying Guide

por Rechel

Do you want a big truck to help your business grow? Picking the right specialty truck is very important! At GRUPO CLW, we help people like you every day. We make trucks that fit your work. We guide you from the start to the end. Want to learn how to pick a great truck? Let’s start.

What Are Specialty Trucks?

Caminhões especiais are trucks that help people do special jobs. They are also called caminhões vocacionais. Some help with construção. Some clean streets. Some carry cars. Some pick up garbage. These trucks have special bodies. Some have cranes. Some have tanks. Every truck has a job to do.

Why You Need the Right Truck

If you pick the wrong truck, your job will be hard. It may break often. It may cost a lot. It can even get you in trouble with the law. But if you pick the right truck from GRUPO CLW, your work is easy and safe. Your business makes more money.

Como o ajudamos

We build trucks just for you! We offer:

  • Produção personalizada
  • Entrega de veículos
  • After-sales help
  • 18. Consultoria técnica

You get a truck made for your work. You get support after you buy. You win.

Know What You Need

Ask yourself these questions:

  • What job will your truck do?
  • Will it move dirt like a 3. para mover terra, e resistente? Carry water? Pull other trucks?

  • How big does it need to be?
    • Payload: How much can it carry?
    • Volume: How much space is in the back?
  • Where will it work?
    • Streets? Farms? Snowy roads? Mud?
  • What rules do you need to follow?
    • Verifique DOT, EPA, and other laws.
  • Will your work change soon?
    • Plan for more jobs or bigger jobs later.

    Types of Specialty Trucks

    Each job needs a special truck. Here is a quick list.

    Tipo de CamiãoO Que Ele FazCLW Solution Example
    Caminhão de descarteCarries dirt, rocksTipper truck for hauling
    Mixer TruckMixes and carries cementCement mix truck
    Camião de ÁguaSprays or carries waterWater tank truck
    Caminhão de reboquePulls cars, trucksCaminhão de tração semi
    Flatbed TruckCarries big thingsCaminhão planalto de alumínio
    Caminhão de lixoPicks up trashCaminhão de lixo com carregamento traseiro
    Auto TransporterMoves carsAuto transport truck
    Caminhão-gruaLifts heavy itemsGrúas de manuseio de materiais

    There are many more! Each one can be built your way.

    Key Things to Look At

    1. The Chassis

    Pick a strong base. Top names like Peterbilt, Kenworth, Mack Trucks, e GRUPO CLW work hard and last long. Look at the engine, too! Cummins Engine, Detroit Diesel, e PACCAR Engine keep trucks moving. Heavy trucks need tough suspensions and frames. Think about Peso bruto do veículo com carga (GVWR) (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) for safe loads.

    2. The Body and Equipment

    The body holds the tools. It can be steel or 8. alumínio. Some have cranes, tanks, liftgates, ou hydraulic systems. Does your job need a boom truck ou um vacuum truck? We can help you choose.

    3. Power and Fuel

    Do you want diesel, gas, elétrico, ou até alternative fuel trucks? Eficiência de combustível saves you money. New rules mean some trucks need special parts for clean air.

    4. Safety and Comfort

    Procure por sistemas de freio like air or hydraulic brakes. Trucks today have ABS, lane assiste até mesmo telemática to track your fleet. A comfy cab means happy drivers!

    New Or Used? Here’s a Table

    Caminhão NovoCaminhão Usado
    Has newest tech & warrantyLower up-front cost
    Can be built to your needsGet it fast
    Higher starting priceMay need repairs
    Longer wait for deliveryLess time to wait

    Some used trucks are 7. e treinados em segurança de água. and come with checks and warranty.

    Cost Facts

    • New trucks: $35,000 to $500,000+ (see the chart below)
    • Used trucks: 30%–60% less than new!
    • Maintenance: $0.10 to $0.50+ per mile
    • Combustível: Most trucks get between 4 to 10 mpg

    Você sabia? The cost to run a truck can be more than the cost to buy it!

    Table: Quick Dollar Facts

    Cost TypeAlcance
    New Light Truck$35,000–$70,000
    New Heavy Truck$150,000–$500,000
    Caminhão Usado30%-60% Off New
    Loan Rates5%–15% per year

    Reference: Industry Reports, Fleet News.

    How to Buy Smart

  • Make a budget. Count all costs: fuel, tires, driver pay, insurance.
  • Check financing. We help you pick the best way: lease or buy.
  • Pick a good dealer. We are the 8. fábrica especial de caminhões. With us, your truck is made the way you want it.
  • Ask about warranty and after-sales. We are with you long after you buy!
  • What Comes After?

    • We deliver your truck.
    • We show your drivers how to use it.
    • We help with repairs and upgrades.
    • When you grow, we help you get the next truck.

    Por Que CLW GROUP?

    Em GRUPO CLW, we are more than builders. We are partners. We listen to you. We guide you. We build. We deliver. We fix. Big names like Ford Commercial Trucks, International Trucks, Volvo Trucks, e Chevrolet Commercial Trucks trust our bodies on their chassi. We check every upfitting job. We respect every state DOT law.

    We keep you moving—faster, safer, cleaner.

    Ready to Start?

    Picking a truck is big. But not hard with us. Click here to see our fábrica de caminhões especiais for all choices. See our caminhões misturadores de cimento for making roads. Need to move cars? Check custom auto transport trucks. For tough jobs, see top gruas de movimentação de materiais.

    Need help? Nós oferecemos consultoria técnica for free. Ask us anything. Get your custom truck quote 27. Dados de segurança simulados NHTSA/FEMA e NFPA.

    CLW GROUP: The Right Truck, Every Time.

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