PLATFORM BODIES
Shown with optional bulkhead.
Expect more choices and standard features with Reading Platform Bodies!
The Preferred Choice for Every Hauling Job
RUGGED & REINFORCED steel understructure
DEEPER reinforced steel stake pockets
TOUGHER PLATFORMS with choice of smooth
steel, deckplate steel, pine, or Apitong hardwood
WIDER SELECTION of side options, including
steel stakes, swing racks, landscape sides, Redi-Racks, contractor sides, or the platformtoolbox combination
PLATFORM BODIES
Premium materials, superb craftsmanship and advanced
production techniques make Reading platform bodies
the preferred choice for every hauling job.
The tough yet versatile Reading platform body is built to handle
whatever your job requires. From the A40-A60 double-sided coated
steel construction, and reinforced steel understructure to your
choice of side options, every inch of a Reading platform body means
business.
Platform body equipped with optional solid
bulkhead, ICC bumper and underbox
3 year
warranty
Manufactured With Confidence
*Platform bodies are also available finished in
prime paint
**All factory installed longitudinal sills are
located for 34” wide frames. If a different sill
location is required, complete chassis
information and desired dimensions must
be supplied when placing order.
Black Powder Coat
Finish*
Smooth and highly
durable topcoat that
provides outstanding
protection against rust,
corrosion, and the rigors
Acrylic E-Coat Priming of daily use.
12-Step process which
thoroughly cleans, rinses,
and primes the steel by
immersing the body in
electrified primer which
fuses it to every surface,
even hidden recessed
areas. Providing the steel
with the best possible
protection against rust
and corrosion.
Standard Lighting
Recessed lights have
impact-resistant,
reflective lenses and
rubber grommets. They
include wiring harnesses
for clearance, marker
and identification lights
(not installed.)
Rugged Steel Girder
Understructure
Two full-length structural steel
longitudinal sills reinforced front to
rear on both sides by multiple
steel gussets. Longitudinal sills
and full-width heavy gauge
crossmembers are interlocked and
welded to the one-piece steel side
and end rails.**
Understructure is protected by
E-Coat primer and a black Powder
Coat topcoat.
Choice of Steel or
Wood Platforms
Standard platform
options include smooth
steel, deck plate steel, or
wood flooring. The wood
platforms are of dense
southern yellow pine and
are pressure treated and
available in a stained
finish. Apitong hardwood
floors are also available
(at additional cost.)
Platform Rails
A40-A60 Two
sided galvannealed
construction with rollformed rails that have
precision pre-punched
pocket holes. The
platform edges meet at
90º corners.
Deep Reinforced
Stake Pockets
Extend from the top
to the bottom of the
platform rail. They are
designed to hold optional
stakes or body sides
firmly in place with
minimum rattling. They
are reinforced with a
heavy gauge steel box,
and welded into the
side rail.
Smooth steel
Wood – Apitong
Deck plate steel
Wood – stained yellow pine
SIDE OPTIONS
Stake
Racks
Reading racks provide safe,
secure support for your
load. They are built without
compromise, and feature
the best protection available
against rust, corrosion, and
the rigors of daily use.
Lengths
available:
9'-24' platforms
Rack heights:
30" for 9' & 10' platforms
42" for 9'–24' platforms
Model shown features optional ICC bumper
Steel Stake Racks
Posts are die formed, and steel slats are roll formed and die crimped
Posts are arc welded to slats to form steel stake racks
Stake racks are made with 14-gauge A40-A60 two sided coated steel posts and
16-gauge A40-A60 two sided coated steel slats. Extra heavy duty and outside stake
pocket platforms have racks made with 12-gauge A40-A60 two sided galvannealed
steel posts and 16-gauge A40-A60 two sided galvannealed steel slats
Each stake rack is reinforced at its base for extra strength at, and above the floor line
Racks are 42" high and have four horizontal slats. All racks are spaced on 24" centers.
Stake racks feature acrylic E-Coat immersion priming for protection against rust and corrosion
Racks feature a powder coat topcoat. In this process electrically charged paint powder is applied to the
racks. The racks then move through a baking oven which melts the powder and provides a smooth,
glossy, chip-resistant finish.
Quick Release Latches
A spring-loaded latch on one post of each rack holds it firmly in the stake pocket. To remove rack,
simply trip the latch and lift the rack.
All racks lift out individually for easier loading and unloading. Each rack section is secured to the
adjoining section by a sturdy quick release gate latch.
Stake racks passing through Reading's
powder coat system
3 year
warranty
Cutaway showing quick release spring latch
Quick release gate latch
Manufactured With Confidence
Redi-Racks
Redi-Racks provide the ability to haul loose bulk
loads. By releasing a spring loaded rack lock and
an upper rack connector, the forward side racks can
be removed individually in order to load a pallet
of materials. Equipping your heavy duty Reading
platform body with Redi-Racks will provide you with
an effective, economical, and versatile solution for
your hauling needs.
3 year
warranty
Manufactured With Confidence
14-Gauge A40-A60 two sided
coated steel posts with 16 gauge perforated sides
Equipped with swing out gates at rear.
Grab handle bar on outside of
Redi-Rack aids in lifting rack and
can be used as a tarp tie-down
Gates feature an upper rack connector, a spring loaded rack lock and hold
backs for keeping the racks in a fully-
open position.
Contractor Sides
12-Gauge A40-A60 two-sided coated steel construction
Sides are 14" high, and are removable
A solid bulkhead* is standard with contractor sides. Optional window
is available at additional cost
Contractor sides feature a 4-way double-hinged tailgate
– Fully welded and reinforced
– Converts easily to all purpose platform or flat dump
Fold-down contractor sides
are also available
3 year
warranty
Manufactured With Confidence
4-way double-hinged tailgate
Close it for hauling.
Lower 180° for unloading.
Open level to extend platform.
Open from bottom for dumping.
Contractor Sides
Includes 14" sides, 14" 4-way
tailgate, and 42" solid bulkhead.
Model
CS9
CS10
CS12
CS14
CS16
CS18
CS20
Approx. Wt.
430#
450#
470#
500#
530#
600#
670#
Fold-Down Contractor Sides
Includes 14" fold-down sides,
14" 4-way tailgate, and 42" solid bulkhead.
Model
FDCS9
FDCS10
FDCS12
FDCS14
FDCS16
FDCS18
FDCS20
Approx. Wt.
470#
490#
518#
556#
594#
672#
750#
PLATFORM OPTIONS
Optional Bulkheads
12-Gauge bulkhead with
14-gauge posts. Optional
window (10" x 20" or
195⁄8" x 233⁄4"*) available
at additional cost. Also
available in 30", 48" &
52" heights.
42"
5 3_8 "
Permits rear racks to
open freely without lifting
them out of the stake
pockets.
READING RTB-813 Electric hydraulic scissor hoist
Solid Long Sill
Reinforced:
90 1_4 "
12-Gauge bulkhead
with 14-gauge posts,
having 2 center posts
extending down along
side of platform long sills.
Optional window (10”
x 20" or 195⁄8" x 233⁄4"*)
available at additional cost.
Also available in 48", 52"
& 60" heights.
42"
11"
5 3_8 "
90 1_4 "
NTEA performance class C rating - 8-13 ton capacity
2" Cylinder shaft diameter
5-1/2" Cylinder bore, 14" cylinder stroke
3500PSI maximum operating pressure
Electric/hydraulic power unit with self-contained hydraulic reservoir
50° Lift angle
Body prop (to support empty weight of body)
Black powder coat finish
Deck overlay
3/16" Deckplate steel
over wooden floor
Solid Winged
21" 3_
26 8"
42"
14 3_8 "
5 3_8"
95 3_4 "
6"
Rear swing-out
racks
Solid
90 1_4 "
42"
Optional Equipment
24"
12 3_4 "
5 3_8"
12-Gauge bulkhead with
14-gauge posts. Wings
provide additional support
to bulkhead. Optional
window (10" x 20" or
195⁄8" x 233⁄4"*) available
at additional cost. Also
available in 48" & 52"
heights.
“Possum belly”
compartment
10 ft. long storage tunnel
under platform and between
long sills. Access is
available through a rear
hinged door
Extra Heavy Duty
10-Gauge bulkhead with six
posts of 3" 4.1# structural
steel channel. Optional 11"
x 27" window available at
additional cost. Bulkhead
is available for extraheavy duty stake bodies
and OEH models 903⁄4"
wide. Also available in
48", 52", & 60" heights.
*195⁄8" x 233⁄4" windows are available in a single or triple window
configuration (triple shown in “solid winged” illustration)
ICC
bumper
Heavy duty
RECESSED
TIE down rings
Lift-up
swing-out
hinges
Also available on special order:
• Oxygen and acetylene bottle storage compartments
• Extra cross-members (12" centers)
The
REV-PAC
3 year
warranty
Manufactured With Confidence
Approximate Compartment Clear Door Openings
Model
Wt.
A
B
C
D
E
4884
18" x 22-3/8"
18" x 18-1/2"
18" x 7"
29-1/2"
55"
645#
2484
17-3/4" x 22-5/8"
17-3/4" x 18-3/4"
—
29-1/2"
55"
557#
4884-4555*
18" x 37-3/4"
18" x 18-1/2"
18" x 7"
43"
68-1/2"
712#
2484-4555*
17-3/4" x 37-3/4"
17-3/4" x 18-3/4"
—
43"
68-1/2"
624#
*Designed for Medium-Duty cab and chassis.
Auxiliary storage for any platform body or dump truck
Mounts neatly between the truck body and cab
Features a full bed width compartment with two
shelves and four swivel hooks, and is wide enough
to carry shovels, brooms or other long handled
items
Equipped with the Dual Pro® Seal System which
protects the compartment interiors from the
elements with both mechanical and automotive
rubber door seals
Two-sided zinc coated steel construction
Full length concealed pins with bolt-on stainless
steel hinges for smooth compartment door
operation in all weather conditions
Stainless steel one point positive action T-handle
locks, lock cylinders guaranteed for life to original
owner
Nitrogen strut door holders with internal dampeners
on all vertical doors
Model No.
2484
D
Model No. 4884
D
Features 24" steel underbox
attachment for additional storage
(no door chain support for
horizontal box)
E
E
Underboxes
Steel Underboxes
Model
Length
Depth
Height
Weight
U-20
20"
18"
18"
47#
U-24
24"
18"
18"
57#
U-30
30"
18"
18"
U-36
36"
18"
18"
U-48
48"
18"
U-60
60"
18"
3
Aluminum Underboxes
year
warranty
Model
Length
Depth
Height
Weight
ALU-20
20"
18"
18"
25#
ALU-24
24"
18"
18"
30#
64#
ALU-30
30"
18"
18"
35#
73#
ALU-36
36"
18"
18"
40#
18"
92#
ALU-48
48"
18"
18"
55#
18"
112#
ALU-60
60"
18"
18"
65#
STEEL UNDERBOXES
14-Gauge zinc coated steel construction.
Exclusive Dual-Pro™ Seal System
Powder Coat painting
Stainless steel one point positive action T-handle locks, lock cylinders are guaranteed
for life to original owner
Full-length concealed pins with bolt-on
stainless steel hinges
Manufactured With Confidence
ALUMINUM UNDERBOXES
Heavy .063-gauge aluminum diamond plate.
Flange mounted automotive rubber door seals
Stainless steel one point positive action T-handle locks, lock cylinders are guaranteed
for life to original owner
Full-length concealed pins with bolt-on
stainless steel hinges
DIMENSIONAL DATA
HEAVY DUTY PLATFORMS (96" width for all platforms)
Size
9'
10'
12'
14'
16'
18'
20'
22'
24'
Size
12'
14'
16'
18'
20'
22'
24'
Model
H9P
H9D
H9W
H10P
H10D
H10W
H12P
H12D
H12W
H14P
H14D
H14W
H16P
H16D
H16W
H18P
H18D
H18W
H20P
H20D
H20W
H22P
H22D
H22W
H24P
H24D
H24W
Cab-to-axle
60"
60-72"
84"
102-108"
114-126"
120-132"
137-149"
146-158"
165-192"
Floor Type
3/16" Smooth Steel
3/16" Deck Plate
2" (nominal) Wood
3/16" Smooth Steel
3/16" Deck Plate
2" (nominal) Wood
3/16" Smooth Steel
3/16"Deck Plate
2" (nominal) Wood
3/16" Smooth Steel
3/16" Deck Plate
2" (nominal) Wood
3/16" Smooth Steel
3/16" Deck Plate
2" (nominal) Wood
3/16" Smooth Steel
3/16" Deck Plate
2" (nominal) Wood
3/16" Smooth Steel
3/16" Deck Plate
2" (nominal) Wood
3/16" Smooth Steel
3/16" Deck Plate
2" (nominal) Wood
3/16" Smooth Steel
3/16" Deck Plate
2" (nominal) Wood
Platform Weight
1,075#
1,155#
830#
1,160#
1,235#
885#
1,395#
1,490
1,065
1,620#
1,735#
1,225#
1,850#
1,990#
1,455#
2,040#
2,200#
1,530#
2,235#
2,410#
1,665
2,640#
2,655#
1,835#
2,690#
2,900#
2,005#
Rack Weight
EXTRA HEAVY DUTY PLATFORMS (96" width for all platforms)
Model w/ outside Cab-toPlatform
Model
Floor Type
stake pockets
axle
Weight
EH12P
OEH12P
3/16" Smooth Steel
1,915#
EH12D
OEH12D
84"
3/16" Deck Plate
2,010#
EH12W
OEH12W
2" (nominal) Wood
1,585#
EH12P
OEH12P
3/16" Smooth Steel
2,205
102EH12D
OEH12D
3/16" Deck Plate
2,340#
108"
EH12W
OEH12W
2" (nominal) Wood
1,830#
EH16P
OEH16P
3/16" Smooth Steel
2,530#
114EH16D
OEH16D
3/16" Deck Plate
2,670#
126"
EH16W
OEH16W
2" (nominal) Wood
2,065#
EH18P
OEH18P
3/16" Smooth Steel
2,790#
120EH18D
OEH18D
3/16" Deck Plate
2,950#
132"
EH18W
OEH18W
2" (nominal) Wood
2,280#
EH20P
OEH20P
3/16" Smooth Steel
3,055#
137EH20D
OEH20D
3/16" Deck Plate
3,225#
149"
EH20W
OEH20W
2" (nominal) Wood
2,480#
EH22P
OEH22P
3/16" Smooth Steel
3,355#
146EH22D
OEH22D
3/16" Deck Plate
3,555#
158"
EH22W
OEH22W
2" (nominal) Wood
2,730#
EH24P
OEH24P
3/16" Smooth Steel
3,670#
165EH24D
OEH24D
3/16" Deck Plate
3,880#
192"
EH24W
OEH24W
2" (nominal) Wood
2,985#
375#
410#
HEAVY DUTY PLATFORM CONSTRUCTION
Longitudinal sills of structural steel channel ranging
from 6" 8.2# to 8" 11.5#. Cross members are of
11-gauge roll formed “G” channel on 15" centers
(average). 5-3/4" high rails are roll formed of 11gauge A40-A60 two sided coated steel. Each stake
pocket is reinforced with a 12-gauge steel box welded
into the rails.
490#
545
EXTRA HEAVY DUTY PLATFORM CONSTRUCTION
580#
Structural steel channel long sills range from 7"
9.8# to 8" 11.5#. Cross members are of structural
steel channels on 12" centers. 6" high outer rails are
die-formed of 7-gauge steel. Each stake pocket is
reinforced with a 10-gauge steel box welded into the
side rails and will accept a 2" x 4" stake.
640#
695#
Outside stake pockets allow full utilization of the
platform floor. The outside side rails are reinforced with
a 2" x 3⁄8" steel tie bar for securing loads.
760#
820#
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Rack
Weight
350#
390#
430#
480#
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520#
560#
610#
Reading, is a registered trademark and Dual-Pro is a
trademark of Reading Truck Body, LLC in the United States
and in some foreign countries.
©2009 Reading Truck Body, LLC All dimensions and
specifications subject to +/- tolerance of 1/4” and all
dimensions and specifications are subject to change
without notice
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