Beavertail trucks are a familiar sight in the construction, plant hire and vehicle transport industries. With their sloping rear load beds and loading ramps, they provide a practical way to transport machinery, vehicles and equipment between sites without relying on separate trailers.
If you're replacing a beavertail truck, reducing your transport fleet or selling a vehicle that's no longer needed, FleetMKT can help you reach buyers across the UK.
Our online auction marketplace gives commercial vehicle owners a way to sell specialist transport equipment while keeping their trucks at their own premises until collection. Whether you've got a smaller vehicle transporter or a heavy-duty plant carrier to sell, you can bring it to market through FleetMKT.
Have a beavertail truck ready to sell? Create your listing and reach buyers looking for specialist transport vehicles.
Who Might Buy Your Beavertail Truck?
Beavertail trucks appeal to businesses that regularly need to move wheeled or tracked equipment.
Plant hire companies use them to deliver excavators, dumpers, rollers and other machinery to customers. Construction contractors may operate their own beavertails to move equipment between projects, while agricultural and landscaping businesses can use them to transport machinery without arranging external haulage.
Vehicle transport operators also use beavertail configurations, particularly where loading height and ramp access are important.
The type of buyer your truck attracts will depend on its weight category, available payload, load bed dimensions and loading arrangements.
A smaller beavertail may suit a business moving compact plant or light vehicles, while a heavier rigid truck could appeal to an operator transporting larger machinery.
Providing accurate information about these capabilities will help buyers establish whether your truck is suitable for the equipment they need to move.
The Load Bed Is A Major Selling Point
When someone is considering a used beavertail truck, the load bed and loading equipment are likely to be among their biggest priorities.
The length and width of the platform determine what can physically be accommodated, while the available payload establishes how much weight the truck can legally carry.
The angle of the rear beavertail section, ramp dimensions and loading arrangements also influence which machines can be transported.
For example, a vehicle regularly used to carry compact excavators may have a different loading setup from one designed for transporting cars or larger construction machinery.
Beavertail bodies can be fitted to a wide range of chassis, including the DAF LF, Iveco Eurocargo, Mercedes-Benz Atego and MAN TGM. Heavier vehicles based on Scania or Volvo chassis may offer additional carrying capacity for more demanding plant transport operations.
If you know the body manufacturer or conversion specialist, include those details in your listing.
Buyers may also be interested in whether your truck has hydraulic ramps, a winch, additional storage compartments or specialist load securing equipment.
Preparing Your Beavertail For Sale
Beavertail trucks are regularly subjected to concentrated loads as machinery is driven onto and off the platform. Over time, this can cause wear to the loading surface, ramps, hinges and supporting structure.
Before advertising your truck, take the time to document the condition of these areas. Photograph the load bed from several angles, including the rear loading section and ramps. If the vehicle has hydraulic ramps or a winch, show the equipment and provide information about its operation. It's also worth including details of:
Platform dimensions: The usable length and width of the load bed, including the sloping rear section.
Payload capacity: The weight the truck can legally carry in its current configuration, where accurately known.
Loading equipment: Ramp type, dimensions, condition and any hydraulic operation.
Load securing arrangements: Lashing points, chains, restraints and other equipment included in the sale.
Additional equipment: Winches, toolboxes, storage compartments and any specialist fittings.
Vehicle history: Mileage, MOT status, servicing information and significant mechanical repairs.
Pay particular attention to any signs of corrosion, damaged loading surfaces, previous welding or structural repairs. Buyers need a realistic understanding of the condition of the body as well as the underlying vehicle.
If the truck has been used for carrying particularly heavy machinery, it's useful to explain its typical workload and any relevant maintenance carried out.
Selling A Plant Transporter When Your Requirements Change
The machinery a business operates can change considerably over time.
A plant hire company might invest in larger equipment that its existing beavertail can no longer transport efficiently. Another business may decide to outsource machinery deliveries, reducing the need for its own transport vehicles.
Some operators replace older beavertails with newer models offering different loading arrangements, improved payloads or additional equipment.
Whatever the reason, a surplus beavertail can represent a substantial amount of capital tied up in a vehicle that's no longer being used.
FleetMKT allows you to advertise your truck without transporting it to a physical auction centre. Your vehicle remains at your depot or business premises while registered buyers browse the listing and place bids online.
Following a successful sale, payment is processed through FleetMKT and the buyer arranges collection directly with you.
A secure collection code confirms the handover and triggers the release of your payment.
For plant hire companies and fleet operators managing several vehicles, this approach can help simplify the disposal process.
How Much Does It Cost To Sell A Beavertail Truck?
FleetMKT charges a fixed seller fee of £225 + VAT for a successful HGV sale. If your beavertail truck doesn't sell, there's no seller fee to pay.
The fixed fee makes it easier to understand the cost of selling your vehicle before bringing it to auction.
For further information about listing, payment and collection, visit our How Selling Works guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sell a beavertail truck with damaged loading ramps?
Yes. A vehicle with damaged or worn ramps may still interest buyers, although their condition can influence its value. Describe any damage accurately and include photographs showing the affected areas.
Is a beavertail truck the same as a plant transporter?
Beavertail trucks are commonly used as plant transporters, although the term can also describe vehicles used for transporting cars and other equipment. The sloping rear platform and loading ramps are characteristic features, with different specifications suited to different applications.
Should I include the truck's payload and load bed dimensions?
Absolutely. These are among the most important details for buyers transporting machinery. Accurate dimensions and payload information help them determine whether their equipment can be carried safely and legally.
Can I sell a beavertail truck with a hydraulic winch?
Yes. A hydraulic winch can be useful when loading non-running vehicles or equipment that cannot be driven onto the platform. Include details of the winch, its rated capacity where known and any relevant maintenance information.
Ready To Sell Your Beavertail?
Whether your truck has spent years delivering plant machinery or transporting vehicles, another operator could be looking for the carrying capacity and loading equipment it offers.
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