Ground-Level Ladder Loading for 2 Ladders for Service Bodies
Contractors use service body work trucks to turn commercial work trucks into secure, organized mobile workshops, maximizing efficiency and protecting valuable equipment with lockable, specialized compartments. Common service bodies include Knapheide, Reading, Stahl, CM Truck Beds, and Royal. While they can transport material and tools, they still need do not have adequate room and access to ladder storage.
The Harrier Drop Down Ladder Rack for commercial service bodies is a hydraulically assisted ladder lowering system designed to provide safe, ergonomic, ground-level ladder access from the rear of your work truck for fleet.
Built to carry two ladders, The Harrier slides off the rear of the service body and lowers your load to a comfortable working height, eliminating overhead lifting and reducing strain on your shoulders and back. When it’s time to upgrade your vehicle, the system can be removed and transferred to your next service body or work truck — protecting your investment and maximizing long-term value.
Safer, Easier Ladder Loading for Commercial Service Bodied Work Trucks
Vertical Ground-Level Access
With The Harrier, you simply stand the ladder upright and lean it into the rack for loading.
There’s no need to lift ladders over your head or struggle to reach the top of your commercial and fleet service body work truck.
This vertical loading method helps:
Hydraulically Assisted Rear Slide System
Smooth Operation in Under 30 Seconds
The Harrier’s drop down ladder racks is gas-strut-assisted and makes lowering your ladders controlled and effortless.
- Hydraulically assisted lowering and lifting
- Full ascent or descent in under 30 seconds
- Sliding rear chassis locks securely in transport position
- Designed for commercial use and daily operation
This is a commercial professional-grade ladder rack system built for real-world jobsite demands with a service work truck.
Service Body Fitment
Universal Bolt-Through Mounting System
The Harrier can be installed on most commercial and fleet service bodies using a universal bolt-through mounting system.
Once the six mounting feet are positioned on the flat roof of your roof, the Harrier drop down ladder rack can be securely bolted into place. This allows for a stable installation while still making the system removable for future use on another vehicle or service body work truck.
Installation Considerations
Strength and Load Distribution
It is the customer’s responsibility to confirm that their work truck with a service body is structurally capable of supporting the Harrier Drop Down Ladder Rack.
For best results, we recommend:
- Reinforcing the mounting surface structure if needed
- Adding backing material to distribute the load
- Mounting the rack feet near the roof corners for increased rigidity
Different vehicles might be shown in the photos, but the Harrier Drop Down Ladder Rack itself is the same proven system, designed to fit a wide range of commercial vehicles.
F.A.Q.
How much does The Harrier weigh and what is the weight capacity?
The Harrier Ladder Rack weighs 80slbs. Total weight capacity is 132 lbs.
Will this rack fit both extension or step ladders and mount on a service body?
Yes. The Harrier Ladder Rack is versatile, accommodating extension ladders (up to 40ft.) and step ladders.
