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This crane truck was set up for a company in Waiheke who required a larger crane with more reach. The added challenge was to include the deck as a separate fixture to the crane subframe, and integrate container twistlocks with the stabiliser leg beams. By separating the deck from the subframe, the crane hydraulics canContinue reading “Crane Truck Build – 6.5m deck with Palfinger PK26002”

Our relationship with Bridgestone can be traced back to Sokoza’s beginnings. Initially our only customer, Bridgestone has supported our growth and development since day one. We are privileged to be able to turn out their truck bodies. The standard Bridgestone Fleet Truck is a common sight around NZ. The truck is set up for optimumContinue reading “Bridgestone Fleet Truck”

Sokoza was commissioned to build a 3-way tipper for a utility company. The concept of the 3-way tipper means that material can be tipped off the side of the truck without having to reverse up to the tip location. This is especially useful when working on city garden beds where the team are working inContinue reading “3-way Tipper Body”

Well, this was a challenging build! Carter’s innovative approach to business often means coming up with new and unorthodox ways of improving productivity. This build required the development of a body to hold a hydraulic tyre changing machine that pivots from inside its storage position into operating position. Alongside this, a tail lift was requiredContinue reading “Carter’s Tyre Service Tyre Changer Build”

Carter’s Tyre Services required a Fleet vehicle set up to handle larger agricultural tyres, but still be able to get close to the machinery in muddy paddocks and remote areas with poor access that a truck isnt suitable for. A Ford Ranger was chosen, and we added a Tommygate electric/hydraulic tail lift for the application.Continue reading “Carter’s Tyre Service Ag Ute”

The new Carter’s Tyres Fleet Trucks are set up on a Hyundai Mighty EX9, and have an innovative compressor run of the truck PTO to save weight and improve the productivity of the truck. With deck space freed up by moving the compressor underneath the body, more tyres can be carried to increase the numberContinue reading “Carter’s Tyre Service Fleet Truck”

Set up on a Hino 300 Series 817 4×4 3400mm Wheelbase, this build was specially designed for the Vegetation Team at NorthPower. The highlights of this build include a full custom Bullbar and Winch, and integrated Camco slide out drawer in the the tool cabinet. Sokoza Engineering Bullbar Design Registration: 431639