Reading Truck Expands Crane Body Portfolio with RM-25 and RM-35 Models

Offering Heavy-Duty Performance and Enhanced Lifting Capabilities in Mid-Weight Class Chassis

READING, Pa., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Reading Truck, a leading truck body equipment manufacturer and distributor announced today that it expanded its crane body line-up with the introduction of two new models, the RM-25 Crane Body, and the RM-35 Crane Body. The addition of these two models rounds out its portfolio for RM Series product line by providing customers with a complete range of lifting capabilities and crane body options, from mid-weight to heavy duty.

"We aim to offer our customers a design that's best in class, delivering superior lifting performance, safety, and durability," said Nate Goodnow, President and COO of Reading Truck Body Manufacturing. "They're a great choice for customers looking for a versatile, high-performance solution that can be upfitted to fit their specific needs." 

The new crane bodies reflect decades of engineering and manufacturing expertise, demonstrating Reading's commitment to providing an accessible, yet premium product that meets the diverse needs of customers, whether owner-operators or fleet management companies.

The RM-25 and RM-35 crane bodies are designed for Class 4 and 5 chassis and are available in 9' and 9' or 11' lengths, respectively. For strength, stability, and reliable performance under rigorous conditions, the RM-25 is built with a 6" heavy-duty steel understructure, and the RM-35 is built with a heavy-duty torsion box understructure. They can be upfitted with most leading cranes and come equipped with manual (RM-25) or electric outriggers. Both models offer key features such as work-bench bumper, spray lined bed, and integrated headache rack to further enhance safety and functionality.

The crane bodies are backed by Reading Truck's 5-year industry-leading warranty and are available for a quote today.

ABOUT READING TRUCK

The Reading Truck Group, LLC, a business unit of JB Poindexter & Co, is a leading manufacturer, distributor and upfitter of work truck bodies and equipment. Established in 1955 and based in Reading, PA, all truck bodies are proudly made in the USA with outstanding craftsmanship that provide longevity and durability. Reading Truck bodies are available through its extensive national network of distribution partners, and its 25 Reading Truck equipment centers which offer expert upfitting, parts, equipment and services to outfit a single truck or an entire fleet. readingtruck.com

JBPCO is a business enterprise that provides best-in-class commercial automotive and manufacturing goods and services. The company applies innovative operational and financial disciplines to truck and van bodies, pickup truck covers and accessories, industrial vehicle storage and shelving, funeral coaches, limousines, specialty industrial parts and expandable foam packaging. The portfolio of industry-leading business units includes Morgan Truck Body, LLC, Morgan Olson, LLC, The Reading Truck Group, LLC, MIC Group, LLC, EFP, LLC, Federal Eagle, LLC, Masterack, LLC, Truck Accessories Group, LLC d/b/a LEER Group, and J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. d/b/a EAVX. For more information, visit JBPoindexter.com or on LinkedIn.

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