Rugby 9’7″ Rigid Dump Body – Model DU-9-3 | Ford F-450 Dump Truck

Product Overview

This Rugby Model DU-9-3 Rigid Dump Body, professionally installed by Diamond Truck Body, creates a compact heavy-duty dump truck designed for contractors, municipalities, landscape crews, construction companies, and public works fleets.

Mounted on a 2023 Ford F-450 DRW chassis with a 60″ Cab-to-Axle (CA) and gasoline engine, the 9’7″ steel dump body combines a 3–4 cubic yard capacity, one-piece 10-gauge steel floor, boxed top rails, electric/hydraulic hoist, Class V receiver hitch, and commercial-grade rear lighting.

Chassis Specifications

• Make / Model: Ford F-450
• Model Year: 2023
• Cab-to-Axle (CA): 60″
• Wheel Configuration: Dual Rear Wheel (DRW)
• Engine: Gasoline
• Application: Dump Truck / Construction / Landscaping / Municipal Fleet

Dump Body Specifications

• Body Manufacturer: Rugby Manufacturing
• Model Number: DU-9-3
• Body Type: Rigid Steel Dump Body
• Body Length: 9’7″
• Dump Capacity: 3–4 Cubic Yards
• Side Height: 12″
• Tailgate Height: 23″
• Floor: 10-Gauge Seamless One-Piece Steel
• Inner Walls: 10-Gauge Steel
• Outer Walls: 12-Gauge Steel
• Finish: White
• Installation: Professionally installed by Diamond Truck Body

Heavy-Duty Steel Dump Body Construction

The Rugby DU-9-3 is designed for demanding commercial applications where durability and payload versatility are essential.

Construction features include:

• 10-gauge inner walls
• 12-gauge outer walls
• 10-gauge seamless one-piece steel floor
• Fully boxed top rail
• 3″ I-beam crossmembers
• Crossmembers positioned on 16″ centers
• 12″ rigid sides
• Heavy-duty 23″ tailgate

This heavy-duty construction makes the body well suited for hauling dirt, gravel, mulch, landscape materials, construction debris, and other bulk materials.

3–4 Yard Dump Capacity

With a rated 3–4 cubic yard body capacity, this configuration provides substantial material-hauling capability while maintaining a relatively compact 9’7″ body.

The combination makes it a strong choice for contractors and municipal crews that need more capability than a conventional pickup-bed dump insert while still wanting the maneuverability of an F-450 chassis.

Rugby SR4016B Electric/Hydraulic Hoist

At the heart of the dump system is a Rugby SR4016B ES single-acting electric/hydraulic hoist.

The hoist and subframe system provides the lifting capability required for daily commercial dumping operations without requiring an engine-driven hydraulic system.

Heavy-Duty Tailgate

The DU-9-3 features a 23″ tailgate with Rugby’s EZ-Latch tailgate system, providing straightforward operation when loading and unloading bulk materials.

Combined with the rigid 12″ sides and fully boxed top rails, the configuration provides a durable platform for repeated commercial use.

Commercial LED Lighting

The dump body includes a complete LED lighting package along with auxiliary LED signal lights integrated into the rear corner posts.

This elevated rear-lighting configuration helps maintain visibility around the working body while providing a clean, professional installation.

Cab Protection

A 1/4 cab shield with integrated window provides additional protection between the dump body and truck cab while preserving rearward visibility.

The cab shield is especially useful when loading loose material from above and helps protect the chassis cab during normal dump-truck operations.

Backup Camera System

This F-450 dump truck is equipped with an ECCO EC4211B-K backup camera system with mirror monitor, improving rear visibility when maneuvering the completed work truck.

Heavy-Duty Towing Package

The upfit also includes:

• Class V receiver hitch
• 7-way RV trailer connector

This expands the truck’s versatility for contractors who need to haul materials in the dump body while also towing equipment or utility trailers.

Built for Contractors & Municipal Fleets

The combination of a Ford F-450 chassis and Rugby rigid dump body creates a versatile commercial truck suitable for:

• General Contractors
• Landscape Contractors
• Construction Companies
• Municipal Public Works
• Road Maintenance Crews
• Parks Departments
• Property Maintenance
• Utility Contractors
• Agriculture
• Equipment & Material Hauling

Its compact body dimensions, commercial steel construction, hydraulic dump capability, and towing equipment make it a highly versatile work truck for fleets that need one vehicle to perform multiple jobs.

Why Choose Diamond Truck Body for a Ford F-450 Dump Truck?

Diamond Truck Body can configure commercial chassis for demanding vocational applications using proven equipment from leading work-truck manufacturers.

From dump bodies and hoists to receiver hitches, trailer wiring, backup cameras, lighting, storage, and other fleet equipment, each truck can be configured around the customer’s specific application.

This Ford F-450 with Rugby DU-9-3 dump body is an excellent example of a compact commercial dump truck designed to combine hauling, dumping, and towing capability in one professional package.