Hillsboro introduces new model 500, 1000 hybrid truck beds
Hillsboro Industries is introducing two new combination steel and aluminum truck beds, the Series 500 and the Series 1000.
The Hillsboro KS-based manufacturer says it designed the new combo truck beds to withstand today’s road conditions. Corrosive chemicals and rock chips can have a negative impact, especially on the skirts, doors and hinges of steel truck beds. Hillsboro’s combination of a steel upper body with aluminum skirting offers lower maintenance and weight, plus an attractive and functional bed priced similar to all-steel beds on the market.
Series 500 and 1000 truck beds feature steel upper body construction with 1/8-inch steel treadplate floor. The aluminum side skirting is designed with .125 aluminum, which Hillsboro says is 20% thicker than typically used in the industry. The steel portion of the bed is chemically cleaned and rinsed, and then painted with an epoxy primer and a black polyurethane top-coat paint that finishes the process.
“Our built-in underbody toolboxes are designed with storage in mind,” the company maintained.
“On a standard 4 box bed we have over 18.4 cubic feet of storage, while many of our competitors have as little as 9 cubic feet. This equates to double the storage—over 101% more. The large toolbox door openings and stainless-steel latches make hauling your important tools and other items a top priority.”
The Series 500 truck bed is similar to Hillsboro’s G1 steel truck bed, which features a 2-inch tie rail and stake pockets on each side of the bed, the company said. The Series 1000 truck bed is similar to its G2 bed, with 6-inch, fold-down sides, tie locations and inboard stake pockets. Both models have a 2½-inch 18K rear receiver and 30K gooseneck ball plate tested to SAE standards.
Hillsboro said the new models will be available in single- and dual-wheel applications, and most cab-to-axle lengths for all OEM brands, and their headache racks were upgraded to 1¼-inch square tube for added strength. Fuel fill knockouts with filler neck mounting brackets also are standard on the new beds, which come with a two-year limited warranty.
“Hillsboro will continually strive to lead,” the company said. “We will remain diligent in our focus to provide the highest quality products.”
Visit hillsboroindustries.com for more information.