chassis cab
Plural
chassis cabs
1
a vehicle that includes only the chassis and the cab, lacking a full body or cargo area, allowing for customization with various types of bodies or equipment
A chassis cab is a type of vehicle that consists of a basic frame, engine, and a driver's area, but without an enclosed cargo area or body. It is often used as a base for building customized vehicles by adding specialized bodies or equipment. Chassis cabs are commonly used for commercial purposes, such as construction or delivery, where a specific body like a flatbed, box, or crane is needed. They are popular because they offer flexibility, allowing businesses to customize the vehicle to meet their particular needs.
- The company purchased several chassis cab trucks to accommodate different utility bodies for their fleet.
- The chassis cab configuration is popular among businesses needing specialized truck setups for various industries.
- He opted for a chassis cab model so he could customize the rear section for his mobile workshop.
- The municipality ordered chassis cab vehicles to fit them with snowplows and other municipal equipment for winter maintenance.
- The agricultural firm chose chassis cab trucks to attach custom flatbeds for transporting harvested crops.