What kind of dump bed is this?
This is a full replacement dump bed for a truck, not a small insert that sits inside the factory pickup bed. It is built to replace the original bed with a work-ready steel dump setup.
Dump Beds in Wilmington, NC
Steel dump bed options for work trucks built around contractors, landscapers, material hauling, debris cleanup, and daily job-site use.
Overview
Dump beds built for real work trucks
This page focuses on Carolina Custom Products steel dump beds for work trucks in Wilmington, NC, with the Steel Dump Tall Sides / Steel Landscape Dump as the main featured option.
These are full replacement dump beds for trucks, built for contractors, landscapers, property crews, farms, and hauling-focused work trucks that need more utility than a factory pickup bed.
Whether you are hauling mulch, dirt, debris, brush, materials, or job-site loads, a steel dump bed can help reduce manual unloading and make the truck more useful for daily work. More on our work truck beds.
Cape Fear Customs helps compare fitment, features, pricing, and installation, with Carolina Custom Products dump beds included as part of the work-truck bed lineup featured on this page.
Who are dump beds built for?
These setups fit landscapers, contractors, property maintenance crews, farms, municipalities, and work-truck owners who regularly haul and unload loose material or debris.
How do you narrow down the right setup?
The biggest decision points are truck fitment, bed length, hauling needs, side height, hoist capacity, towing setup, storage needs, and how the truck is used day to day.
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Use-Case Guide
Is a steel dump bed right for your truck?
A dump bed makes the most sense when the truck regularly hauls loose material, cleanup loads, or job-site debris that needs to unload faster than a standard pickup bed allows.
Landscaping & lawn care
Strong fit for mulch, dirt, brush, clippings, limbs, gravel, cleanup loads, and repeat material hauling where faster unloading can save time throughout the day.
Contractors & job-site hauling
Useful for crews moving debris, scrap, small material loads, demolition cleanup, and other worksite cargo that needs a tougher bed and easier unloading.
Property, farm & municipal work
A good match for repeat hauling around properties, farms, facilities, parks, and maintenance routes where the truck needs to stay practical and work-ready.
When another bed may fit better
If the main priority is enclosed tool storage, gooseneck towing access, or a flat work deck, a service body, hauler bed, or flatbed may be a better fit.
Simple way to think about it: if the truck spends more time hauling and unloading material than storing tools or towing trailers, a steel dump bed is usually worth comparing.
Fitment & Installation
Find the right dump bed fit for your truck
Dump bed fitment starts with the truck setup. Cab-to-axle length, dual rear wheel configuration, bed length, hoist needs, and daily hauling use all help narrow down the right option.
10 ft dump bed
The SDT-120-96-34 is listed for 60" cab-to-axle dual rear wheel trucks, with a 10 ft bed length, 50° dump angle, and 11-ton lifting capacity.
12 ft dump bed
The SDT-144-96-34 is listed for 84" cab-to-axle dual rear wheel trucks, with a 12 ft bed length, 50° dump angle, and 9-ton lifting capacity.
14 ft dump bed
The SDT-168-96-34 is listed for 108" cab-to-axle dual rear wheel trucks, with a 14 ft bed length, 50° dump angle, and 10-ton lifting capacity.
Helpful details to have ready
The more complete the truck and workload details are upfront, the easier it is to confirm whether the Steel Dump Tall Sides / Steel Landscape Dump is the right fit.
- Truck year, make, model, cab/chassis details, and dual rear wheel setup
- Cab-to-axle length, especially 60", 84", or 108" CA configurations
- Main hauling use, such as mulch, dirt, brush, gravel, debris, materials, or cleanup loads
- Preferred options like PTO driven hoist, underbody toolbox, manual tarp, or electric tarp
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Send over the truck details and intended use so fitment, bed size, options, pricing, and installation timing can be reviewed together.
Fitment, pricing, and install timing can vary by truck, selected dump bed, options, and installation requirements.
Features & Build Details
Build details that help this dump bed work harder
The Steel Dump Tall Sides / Steel Landscape Dump is built around hauling volume, dump performance, cab protection, and reinforced steel construction for daily work-truck use.
Steel Construction
Built around strength and long-term durability
- 3/16" steel deck supports hard daily use.
- 6" main rails and 3" crossmembers help reinforce the structure.
- Gusseted construction and solid welds support long-term work-truck reliability.
Tall-Side Design
More room for loose material loads
- Tall sides help carry higher-volume loads per trip.
- Useful for mulch, dirt, brush, debris, gravel, and landscape material.
- Built for contractors and landscapers who need repeat hauling utility.
Dump Performance
Designed for cleaner unloading
- 50° dump angle across listed Steel Dump Tall Sides models.
- Angled floor-to-side design helps material clear more cleanly.
- 12V electronic hoist supports listed lifting capacities from 9 to 11 tons.
Cab Protection
Integrated protection behind the cab
- Integrated headache rack helps protect the cab from shifting loads.
- 15" cab protector adds another layer of coverage.
- Built-in tarp system support helps keep the setup clean and work-ready.
Rear Access
Rear doors add flexibility for longer material
- Removable rear doors support different hauling needs.
- Useful when loading longer material like logs, brush, or job-site debris.
- Grade 8 bolt hardware supports a stronger rear door setup.
Lighting & Towing
Work-ready utility built into the rear
- American-made bullet LED lighting supports visibility and compliance.
- Reflective tape helps meet Federal Lighting Guide standards.
- ICC bumper includes a 7-way trailer socket and 2-1/2" receiver rated up to 22,000 lbs.
Closer Look
A closer look at the dump bed setup
Raised bed access, rear door design, and work-ready details help show how this setup functions beyond a standard truck bed.
Raised dump position
The raised bed view helps show how the dump setup is built for unloading material, debris, and job-site loads more efficiently.
Rear doors and latch detail
Rear door access and latch hardware are important details for loading, unloading, and working with loose or longer material.
Work Applications
Where a steel dump bed makes sense
A dump bed is most useful when the truck regularly hauls loose material, cleanup loads, or job-site debris that needs to unload faster than a standard pickup bed allows.
Best fit
Trucks that haul loose material often, need taller side containment, and benefit from faster unloading during the workday.
Compare another setup if
The truck needs enclosed tool storage, gooseneck trailer access, or a flat open deck more than dumping loose material.
Landscaping & grounds work
Strong fit for mulch, soil, brush, clippings, limbs, gravel, and yard cleanup where taller sides and faster unloading help the truck work harder.
Contractor cleanup & job-site hauling
Useful for debris, scrap, demo material, small material loads, and worksite cleanup when a standard pickup bed is not enough.
Property, farm & land maintenance
A practical match for mixed outdoor loads, gravel, brush, logs, fencing material, feed, and land-management work across larger properties.
Facility, municipal & maintenance routes
Works well for parks, grounds crews, facility teams, and maintenance trucks that need repeat hauling without moving into a full-size dump truck.
Pricing Expectations
Dump bed pricing and setup direction
These product starting prices help set expectations before truck fitment, selected options, installation needs, and final quote details are reviewed.
Steel Dump Tall Sides / Steel Landscape Dump
Product starting price $14,200
The primary dump bed featured on this page, built for higher-volume hauling, tall-side containment, landscaping work, contractor cleanup, and daily material hauling.
- Available in listed 10 ft, 12 ft, and 14 ft bed lengths
- Strong fit for landscapers, contractors, farms, property crews, and hauling-focused work trucks
- Popular options may include PTO driven hoist, underbody toolbox, manual tarp, or electric tarp
Steel Flat Bed Dump
Product starting price $8,881
A related steel dump bed direction for work trucks where a flatter bed setup may fit the job better than the tall-side landscape dump configuration.
- Useful for certain work-truck setups that need dump function without the taller side profile
- Can be compared by truck fitment, payload needs, and daily hauling use
- Best treated as a secondary option until fitment and intended workload are confirmed
Product starting prices are provided as a general reference and may change based on product updates, truck fitment, selected options, installation labor, and availability.
FAQ
Dump bed questions
Common questions about steel dump beds, truck fitment, bed lengths, lifting capacity, pricing, and work-truck use.
Is this a dump bed insert or a full replacement bed?
The Steel Dump Tall Sides / Steel Landscape Dump is a full replacement dump bed for a work truck. It is not a small insert that sits inside the factory pickup bed.
What trucks does the Steel Dump Tall Sides fit?
The listed Steel Dump Tall Sides models are built for dual rear wheel cab-to-axle truck configurations, including 60", 84", and 108" CA setups depending on bed length.
What bed lengths are available?
Listed bed lengths include 10 ft, 12 ft, and 14 ft options. The 10 ft model is listed for 60" CA trucks, the 12 ft model for 84" CA trucks, and the 14 ft model for 108" CA trucks.
What is the lifting capacity?
Listed lifting capacity ranges from 9 to 11 tons depending on the model. The product sheet lists 11 tons for the 10 ft model, 9 tons for the 12 ft model, and 10 tons for the 14 ft model.
What kind of work is this dump bed best for?
This style of dump bed is a strong fit for landscaping, contractor cleanup, property work, farm use, grounds maintenance, and material hauling, especially when the truck regularly carries loose loads like mulch, dirt, brush, gravel, debris, or yard waste.
Can it be used with a tarp system?
Yes. The Steel Dump Tall Sides product sheet lists compatibility with Buyers tarp systems, and popular options include manual or electric tarp setups.
Are other dump bed options available?
Yes. The Steel Dump Tall Sides / Steel Landscape Dump is the main featured option on this page, but related dump bed options such as the Steel Flat Bed Dump can also be compared based on truck fitment and workload.
How do I get accurate pricing?
Accurate pricing depends on the truck, cab-to-axle length, selected dump bed, hoist setup, tarp system, toolbox options, installation requirements, and availability. Having the truck year, make, model, rear wheel setup, and intended use ready will make the quote process easier.
Where can I view the product sheet?
You can view the Steel Dump Tall Sides product sheet for model details, listed bed lengths, hoist specs, capacity information, and standard features.
Request Pricing
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Send over the truck details and intended use so fitment, bed size, options, pricing, and installation direction can start getting narrowed down.
- Compare Steel Dump Tall Sides / Steel Landscape Dump and related dump bed options
- Match the setup to your truck, CA length, hauling needs, payload direction, and daily workload
- Review product starting price, selected options, availability, and installation planning
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Service Area
Dump bed support for Wilmington and surrounding areas
Local truck owners, contractors, landscapers, commercial customers, and fleet buyers can compare dump bed options, narrow down fitment, and plan work-truck upgrades from Wilmington, NC.
- Local help comparing Steel Dump Tall Sides / Steel Landscape Dump and related dump bed options
- Fitment support for cab-to-axle length, dual rear wheel setups, bed length, hauling needs, and selected options
- Useful for landscapers, contractors, property crews, farms, municipalities, and work-truck owners in Wilmington and nearby surrounding areas
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Last updated: June 2026