The Hillsboro GII Steel Truck Deck – designed for the toughest conditions.

The Hillsboro GII steel truck deck prioritizes durability and surface hardness for operations involving heavy equipment, concentrated loads, and abrasive materials. Key features enhance the GII’s performance in demanding applications.

Premium PPG HD Two-Part Epoxy Finish

Each GII deck receives a multi-layer coating system using PPG HD two-part epoxy as the base, topped with urethane finish coating. This industrial-grade paint system provides superior corrosion resistance compared to single-stage paints or powder coating.

The epoxy base creates a chemical bond with the steel surface, preventing moisture intrusion that causes rust to spread beneath failed coatings. The urethane topcoat resists UV degradation, preventing the chalking and fading that occurs when paint breaks down from sun exposure.

This premium finish protects against the harsh conditions steel decks encounter in construction, mining, and agricultural operations where corrosive materials, road salt, and weather exposure constantly attack protective coatings.

Two-Year Paint and Structure Warranty

Hillsboro backs the GII with a two-year warranty covering both paint finish and structural integrity. This warranty period reflects confidence in the coating system’s ability to maintain protection through initial service years when paint failures typically appear on inferior finishes.

The structural warranty confirms the GII’s steel construction can handle concentrated loads and impact forces that would damage lighter-duty decks.

Rattle-Free Rubber Bump Stops

The fold-down side rails include rubber bump stops that cushion contact when rails raise or lower. These stops eliminate the metal-on-metal contact that creates rattling noises during transport over rough roads.

Beyond noise reduction, the rubber stops protect the deck from the wear and finish damage that occurs when metal components repeatedly strike each other. This protection extends coating life and prevents the stress concentration that leads to cracking at contact points.

The cushioned contact also reduces shock transmission to cargo during transport, preventing the shifting and settling that occurs when metal sides slam against hard stops.

Steel’s Advantages for Heavy Use

Steel construction provides maximum surface hardness for operations that regularly drag heavy equipment across the deck or drop concentrated loads during loading. The material resists the denting and surface deformation that affects softer aluminum when subjected to point loads or abrasive materials.

This hardness proves essential for construction equipment transport, heavy machinery hauling, and applications involving sharp-edged materials or concentrated equipment weight.

Comparing Deck Materials

The GII represents Hillsboro’s all-steel option, contrasting with the all-aluminum Series 4000 and hybrid STA 1000. Steel delivers maximum surface durability at the expense of weight and comprehensive corrosion resistance, while aluminum prioritizes corrosion protection and payload capacity over surface hardness.

Operations prioritizing surface toughness over weight savings choose steel construction. Those balancing requirements select hybrid designs combining steel working surfaces with aluminum corrosion-resistant components.

Browse our complete Hillsboro flat deck lineup to compare specifications and determine which material configuration best matches your hauling requirements and operating environment.

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