Curtainsider Trucks for Sale (573)

Curtainsiders are the workhorses of the transport industry.  Extremely flexible, a curtainside truck can be used for such a wide range of delivery tasks. It can obviously do everything a box truck can do.  If you want to load and unload quickly then there are the rear doors – either roller shutter style or with barn doors where the truck can be loaded from a loading bay. Where curtainsiders come into their own is when there are cumbersome objects that do not lend themselves to being loaded on pallets easily, but require the protection from the weather that a flatbed or drop side truck cannot afford. A forklift can load the truck quickly from either side – if you are in a rush and have the resources, the curtainsider can be loaded on both sides at the same time using two forklifts.

Used Curtainside Trucks & Trailers

After the ubiquitous box truck, the curtainsider is the second most popular rigid truck for sale at Truckpages.  If you include the curtainside trailers then they usually top the charts.  The most popular curtainside truck brand is, unsurprisingly, the market leader DAF, whilst the largest choice of curtainside trailers comes from leading manufacturer, SDC .

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Curtainsider Trucks FAQ

What is a curtainsider truck?

A curtainside truck can be a rigid or articulated trailer where the sides of the body can be slid back like a curtain to reveal the load area. This makes loading easier than with solid sides but safer and drier than an open backed truck.

Why Use a Curtainsider Truck?

If you need to be loaded and unloaded by a forklift quickly, as opposed to a raised loading bay or using a tail lift at the rear, the a curtainsider truck is the best solution as the load area can be accessed quickly whilst the load is protected from theft and the elements when travelling.

Who makes curtainsider truck bodies?

Since whole vehicle type approval came in, more truck manufacturers are supplying trucks with the bodies already fitted. However, there are a number of specialist curtainside body builders, suc as J C Payne, Alloy Bodies and the Bevan Group. For Curtainside trailers, Montracon, SDC and Schmitz Cargobull.

What's the difference between a Curtainsider and Tauliner?

Both have sides of the bodies that slide back. Curtainisder is a generic term, whilst Tautliner is a brand of body belonging to Boalloy. The Tautliner version runs along rails at the top and the bottom, whereas the curtainsider is typically loose at the bottom and on a runner at the top of the curtain

What's the Difference between a Curtainsider and Title Truck?

Both have curtains that slide back, but the title version that is more popular on the continent has the cover all the way over the body sitting on a frame which, when revealed, means that the truck can be loaded from the top using a gantry crane as well as the sides. In the UK these tend to be used only for metal coil carriers.

Buying a Used Curtainsider

Buying a used curtainside truck is no different to making any other secondhand truck purchase.  You must take a good long look over the driveline, check the wheels and tyres etc.  The only additional area you need to consider is the state of the curtains and tracks themselves.

Take your time and undo every clip that holds the curtains in place, then fully slide them along to reveal the while of the loading area.  Make sure the belts are not worn and that there are no tears in the curtains.  Check of any earlier repairs to the curtains – it is not necessarily a terrible thing that they have been damaged slightly in the past, but the repair will need to be solid.

Some curtains look tired when they have had their previous graphics removed, but often, a decent quantity of traffic film remover can sort this out.  Buying a curtainsided truck with the logos simply painted over could be a lot of work to remove and you may be better negotiating a great deal with the seller and investing in a new set of curtains.

Curtain Replacement

It is not the end of the world if you have to replace the curtains – doing so will really smarten up the truck in any case.  Buying new curtains for the truck also means that you can change the colour to one that suits you better.  Bear in mind that there is usually only a choice of base colours – matching your livery may be a lot trickier.

Recycle Old Curtains

If you are buying new curtains for the curtainsider, then don’t just throw away the old ones – there is a company in Switzerland called Freitag (translated as Friday) that buys these curtains to make them into handbags and satchels.

Other Names for Curtainsiders

Tautliner

Over the years there have been plenty of companies making these types of truck bodies.  Sometimes the brand names stick – think Hoover and vacuum cleaners.  You may hear people talk about ‘Tautliners’ – this is a brand of curtainside body that is built by Boalloy in Cheshire.  They differ slightly to many curtainsiders in as much as the bottom of the curtain is never removed and the curtains simply slide along a rail.

Tilt Body

These are a type of curtainsider that is a lot more popular on the continent.  They are essentially a dropside truck with a removable frame and series of curtains.  This means that the truck can be used as a curtainsider, but if there are loads that are too tall for the frame (and are OK being exposed to the weather) then the frame is removed and the truck is a standard dropside.  This type of ‘Tilt’ or ‘Tiltliner’ body is common for semi-trailers in the continent.

In the UK we see the vast majority of trucks as traditional curtainsiders, with a tiny percentage being tiltliners.

Euroliners

These are trailers that look like curtainsiders that are used on the continent.  The main difference is that the roofs slide open to help loading from overhead.  This means that loading long items or heavy coils from an overhead gantry crane is possible.

Megaliners

Mega trailers in general are those that run on smaller wheels and tyres with a low-ride tractor unit.  Using smaller wheels means that the height of the body can be taller giving more load space.  In the UK this is less of a problem, as our motorway bridges are higher than on continental Europe.  We are able to have overheight trailers running on normal wheels and tyres.

 

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Body
Curtainsider
Make
Isuzu
Model
N75
Location
For Auction at CVA Carr Hill Industrial Estate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8DE on 2023-12-05
*DONCASTER* DAY CAB, STEEL SUSP, TUCK AWAY TAIL LIFT, BARN DOORS.* Price is Plus VAT * Reg No: LN18CDY * Seller: DIRECT FROM ASSET ALLIANCE LEASING* TRUCK & TRAILER AUCTION
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Body
Curtainsider
Make
Montracon
Location
For Auction at CVA Carr Hill Industrial Estate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8DE on 2023-12-05
*DONCASTER* 13.7M, MERCEDES DISC AXLES, BARN DOORS, RAISE & LOWER VALVE* Price is Plus VAT * Reg No: C239193 TRUCK & TRAILER AUCTION
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Body
Curtainsider
Make
DAF
Model
LF
Location
DAF LF 180 – EURO 6 (69) 2019 – 7.5 ton GVW 20ft 6in Curtainside body 1000 kgs Anteo T/away T/lift Barn doors Day cab – 3 seats Auto gearbox 126,141 approx Km Date Registered 24.11.2019 MOT expiry November  2024 Engine Cc 4500 – 180 Bhp
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Body
Curtainsider
Make
DAF
Model
LF
Location
2016 DAF LF220 4x2 Curtainsider, Rest Cab, 26.5ft Body c/w Barn Doors, Automatic, Clean & Tidy. 340,389 miles (547,804kms) ú17,500 plus vat
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Body
Curtainsider
Make
MAN
Model
TGM
Location
This 2006 MAN TGM 18.243 is for sale in the North East of England in County Durham.
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Body
Curtainsider
Make
DAF
Model
Location
For Auction at CVA Carr Hill Industrial Estate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8DE on 2023-12-05
*DONCASTER* SLEEPER CAB, STEEL SUSP, TUCK AWAY TAIL LIFT, ROLLER DOOR. MoT: 2023-11-30* Price is Plus VAT * Reg No: MX14BKU * No. of former keepers: 1 TRUCK & TRAILER AUCTION
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Body
Curtainsider
Make
DAF
Model
LF
Location
2015 (15) DAF LF 180 Day Cab, Euro 6, Automatic Gearbox, 24ft Curtainsided Body, Rear Shutter Door, Steel Suspension, Factory Fitted Immobiliser, Didgital Tacho, CD Player, Electric Windows, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Tested 14t GVW Available As a Chassis Cab If Required.
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Body
Curtainsider
Make
Concept
Location
Lot No: 0.0 13.6m - Curtainsider MoT: 2024-01-31T00:00:00Z .VAT on Hammer: Y. Registration no:C404184
For Auction at Protruck, Belton, Doncaster on 2023-12-07
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Body
Curtainsider
Make
SDC
Location
2008. SDC tri axle curtainside trailer ror axles , drum Brakes good tyres. full mot �2950 plus vat
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Body
Curtainsider
Make
Krone
Location
For Auction at CVA Carr Hill Industrial Estate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8DE on 2023-12-05
*DONCASTER* 13.9M, BPW DRUM AXLES, BARN DOORS, RAISE & LOWER VALVE, FERRY LASHING RINGS MoT: 2024-07-31* Price is Plus VAT * Reg No: C346389 * Seller: DIERCT LOGISTICS COMPANY* TRUCK & TRAILER...
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Body
Curtainsider
Make
SDC
Location
SDC Curtainsider Trailer - 4.21 High - B.P.W Axles - Drum Brakes - 13.7m Long - Barn Doors - Full Years PSV - Ready to go - Trailer in Excellent Condition - Large Choice - 2015 - SDC - Trailer - Curtain Side
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Body
Curtainsider
Make
Cartwright
Location
For Auction at CVA Carr Hill Industrial Estate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8DE on 2023-12-12
*DONCASTER* 13.6M, 4.5M, SAF DISC AXLES, BARN DOORS, FERRY LASHING RINGS MoT: 2024-07-31* Price is Plus VAT * Reg No: C329534 Weekly auctions featuring stock from Doncaster, Hemel Hempstead &...
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Body
Curtainsider
Make
SDC
Location
2001 SDC Tri Axle 4M Curtain side trailer, Coilwell, Sliding roof, ROR axles, disc brakes tested until 31st Aug 23, �3450 plus vat.
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Body
Curtainsider
Make
DAF
Model
LF
Location
DAF FA LF190 Curtainsider
- Key Features: 22ft Curtain, Day Cab with 3 Seats & Aircon, Automatic Gearbox, Tuck Under Tail Lift
- Tare Weight: 5,317kg
- This DAF LF190 is a 10 tonne truck but can very easily be down rated to 7.5 tonnes, with a simple notifiable alternation to VOSA.
- The reason...
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Body
Curtainsider
Make
DAF
Model
CF
Location
For Auction at CVA Carr Hill Industrial Estate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8DE on 2023-12-05
*DONCASTER* SPACE CAB, A/C, AIR SUSP, TUCK AWAY TAIL LIFT, TWIN BARN DOORS, REAR VIEW CAMERA. MoT: 2024-09-30* Price is Plus VAT * Reg No: YX67TVA TRUCK & TRAILER AUCTION
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Body
Curtainsider
Make
Iveco
Model
Eurocargo
Location
For Auction at Fleet Auction Group on 2023-11-29
Lot No: 61.0 6.3m - BODY - LENGTH - Steer - CONFIGURATION - WITH - Spring - SUSPENSION. ~ Stereo: CD, Interior: Cloth, Cruise Control, Reversing Camera, EML LIGHT ON TAILLIFT ~1VAT Status: Commercial (plus VAT) MoT: 2023-11-30. DIRECT PROHIRE PLC...
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Body
Curtainsider
Make
DAF
Model
LF
Location
Euro 6 7.5 Ton Curtainsider with Tuck Away Tail Lift
Sleeper Cab - AS Tronic Automatic Gearbox - 4.7m Wheel Base - Steel Suspension - Fitted 19ft 10" (6.04m) Long x 7ft 8" (2.33m) High Clearspan Curtainsided Body with Strapping System - Wisadeck Floor - Flush Barn Doors - Anteo 1 Ton Tuck Away...
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Body
Curtainsider
Make
M&G
Location
Lot No: 0.0 13m - Curtainsider .VAT on Hammer: Y. Registration no:C259668
For Auction at Protruck, Belton, Doncaster on 2023-12-07
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Body
Curtainsider
Make
MAN
Model
TGL
Location
MAN TGL 10.190 23FT SLIDER CURTAIN NO T/L DAY CAB, AUTO, ON STEEL, TWIN PASSENGER
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