Vocational Truck Chassis & Custom Lift Axle Solutions

At Garden State Engine & Equipment Co., Inc. (GSE&E), we provide the foundation for your heaviest builds. Whether you are spec’ing a new crane truck or need a work-ready platform immediately, we stock a wide variety of severe-duty chassis from the industry’s most trusted manufacturers, including Freightliner, Western Star, and Volvo.

Freightliner: Precision & Power

We maintain a robust inventory of Freightliner chassis configured specifically for vocational applications like knucklebooms, wallboard cranes, and material handling.

Freightliner 114SD (Severe Duty): The industry standard for large builds.

• Engine & Power: Equipped with 450+ HP engines and Allison Automatic Transmissions.
• Axle Specs: 20,000 lbs front axles and 46,000 lbs rear axles on air ride.
• Build Features: Double frame rails for maximum rigidity and set-back front axles for superior maneuverability.
• Comfort: Legal three-person cabs with premium interior appointments to keep your crew productive.

Freightliner M2 106: The versatile medium-duty choice.

• Engine: Powered by the reliable Cummins L9 engine.
• Configurations: 14,700 lbs front axle GAWR and 40,000 lbs rear axles on air ride, making it the perfect platform for smaller crane and service bodies.

Western Star: Rugged Durability

For customers who need a package built quickly without sacrificing strength, we stock Western Star 4700SB models. These units are built to take a beating on the job site while offering the “bells and whistles” that operators love, including Allison 4500 series transmissions and heavy-duty double frame rails.

Expert Lift Axle Installation

Maximize your GVWR and stay compliant with Federal Bridge Formulas. GSE&E stocks and installs steerable lift axles designed to complement your chassis and increase payload capacity.

• 13,200 lbs Capacity: Ideal for tag or pusher applications on medium-duty builds.
• 20,000 lbs Capacity: High-capacity steerable axles for your heaviest vocational trucks.
• Zero Wait Time: We can add these to your existing chassis or one of our in-stock units immediately—no need to wait for a factory build.

Why Choose GSE&E for Your Chassis?

Choosing the right foundation for your equipment is a high-stakes decision, but Garden State Engine & Equipment Co., Inc. makes the process seamless by offering a massive inventory of vocational chassis from Freightliner, Western Star, and Volvo. By stocking these units on the ground in Somerville, NJ, and providing in-house expertise for steerable lift axle installations, we eliminate long factory lead times and deliver a work-ready vehicle tailored to your exact GVWR and payload requirements. Whether you are building a heavy-duty 114SD crane truck or a nimble M2 106 service unit, our team is ready to provide the professional upfitting and vocational support your business needs to stay productive.

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