Stake Bed Truck

Overview

What is a stake bed truck? It's a cargo vehicle with open sides and removable rails — also referred to simply as a camión redilas — designed for materials that benefit from quick side-loading and unloading. Unlike a closed box body, the rails help contain the load while keeping the cargo area accessible from the sides, which speeds up operations where side-loading equipment (forklifts, cranes, manual loading) is used. It's available in 8-ton, 12-ton, and double-axle configurations, depending on cargo volume and weight.

Specifications

	8-Ton Stake Bed	12-Ton Stake Bed	Double Axle Stake Bed
Dimensions	6.00 × 2.20 × 2.10 m	7.00 × 2.40 × 2.40 m	7.00 × 2.50 × 2.70 m
Payload	Up to 8 tons	Up to 12 tons	Up to 14 tons
Approx. Volume	~30 m³	~40 m³	~47 m³
Body Type	Open-sided	Open-sided	Open-sided

The stake bed truck's structure consists of a cargo platform with removable side rails, and on some models overhead rails, allowing access from the sides rather than only through rear doors. It's offered in 8-ton, 12-ton, and double-axle configurations, each with its own load capacity and volume detailed in the table above. The double-axle model distributes weight across an additional axle, which is what allows it to carry denser, heavier loads without exceeding per-axle limits.

What Can It Carry?

The stake bed truck carries construction materials, agricultural products, steel, industrial equipment, palletized goods, and general cargo that benefits from side access during loading and unloading. It isn't suitable for climate-sensitive goods or shipments requiring temperature control, since the open rails offer no enclosed protection from the elements.

Which Size Should You Choose?

For light loads, some operations get by with 3.5-ton stake bed trucks for low-volume local deliveries; however, for commercial freight needs at scale, the 8-ton model is the more suitable entry point and remains maneuverable in tight access points. For palletized goods or higher-volume industrial supplies, the 12-ton model offers more capacity without needing a larger vehicle. For heavy, dense construction materials like steel or aggregates, the double-axle model distributes weight better and supports heavier loads. The choice should be based on cargo weight and dimensions, loading method (side or top), and the route to be traveled — not simply picking the largest option available.

Common Uses

The stake bed truck is used primarily in construction, agriculture, manufacturing, industrial supply, material distribution, and regional road transport for flexible commercial cargo. It's common among contractors, construction material suppliers, agricultural producers, and manufacturing companies that need to move bulky or heavy goods with quick side loading and unloading.