The Value of a Removable Tilt Tray Headboard

In tilt tray builds, small design decisions often have the biggest impact over time. One of the most valuable features we’ve standardised on our TT20 Tilt Tray bodies is the removable tilt tray headboard.

It’s not just a neat option. It’s a smart, built-in advantage that delivers flexibility, reduces downtime, and saves money over the life of the truck.

Here’s why it’s a difference-maker.

1. Future-Proof Your Tilt Tray for Upgrades & Storage

Your work changes, and so do your load requirements. A removable tilt tray headboard makes upgrades simple.
Whether you need space for bulkier loads, want to fit custom overhead storage, or install a purpose-built load restraint system, you can remove the headboard without cutting, grinding, or re-engineering the tray.

We’ve had customers come back years after delivery needing more load space or storage options. Because the headboard was removable, we could make the change quickly and cost-effectively.

2. Damage Happens – Keep Repairs Simple

Tilt tray trucks work in tough environments. Headboards can get dented, bent, or rusted after years on the job. With a removable design, you’re not looking at a full tray rebuild.
Just unbolt the damaged headboard and replace it with a new one.

That means:

• Minimal downtime

• Lower repair costs

• No interruption to ongoing work

3. Dealer Stock Builds Made More Flexible

A lot of our tilt trays are supplied to dealers like Isuzu and Hino as stock units. When a buyer needs a quick modification, like a tool rack, an overhead storage system, or a different load restraint setup, a removable tilt tray headboard allows the dealer to customise the build on-site without sending it back for major fabrication.

This turns a standard stock unit into a tailored solution in days, not weeks.

4. Faster & Cleaner Mid-Life Refurbishments

We regularly perform mid-life tilt tray refurbishments for customers in mining, civil construction, and plant hire. On one recent refurbishment, the tray had seen two years of heavy work in harsh conditions. The removable tilt tray headboard came off in minutes, giving full access to sandblast, repaint, and inspect the chassis without obstruction.

This design makes refurbishment cleaner, faster, and more thorough — which extends the lifespan of both tray and truck.

5. Built-In Value on Every TT20 Tilt Tray

Unlike some competitors, we don’t treat a removable headboard as an optional extra. It’s standard on every TT20 Tilt Tray we build.
We’ve been building Australian made tilt trays since 2014, all in compliance with NHVR Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (VSB-6) T1 & T2. Every unit is engineered for real-world use, backed by local parts support, and designed with long-term servicing in mind.

At Any Type Trucks, design features like the removable tilt tray headboard are no accident. They’re built into our TT20 Tilt Tray bodies as part of our Brand Pillars — Reliability, Durability, Utility, Class, and Style. Every tray is engineered for performance, compliance, and ease of maintenance. That’s why our customers trust us for tilt trays that work as hard as they do, year after year.