Diamond Animal Transport Body — Model AB-6AC-98 (8′)

Purpose-built transport body engineered for humane, secure, and efficient animal handling. Designed for ¾-ton single-rear-wheel chassis (e.g., Chevy 2500HD, 56″ CA, bed-delete). White paint standard.

Core Configuration

• Compartment Layout: 6 live-animal cages, 1 upper rear tool compartment, 1 lower “deceased animal” compartment.

• Construction & Hygiene: Stainless steel cage tubing; outward-sloping stainless floors for drainage; inner safety cage doors (stainless); undercoating for durability.

• Ventilation & Climate Prep: Louvered live-animal doors for airflow; roof A/C ducting + insulation (A/C prep).

• Lighting & Controls: LED compartment lighting (cab-mounted switch); (2) 12V roof exhaust fans (cab-mounted switch).

• Hardware & Trim: Stainless T-handle lock pockets, stainless fuel bezel, stainless wheel-well trim; inner cage partitions solid with upper perforations.

• Rear Step & Install: 6″ rear step bumper with LED lights; body installed on customer chassis.

Popular Options & Upgrades

• Exterior Finish: PPG high-gloss clear coat.

• Climate Control: Red Dot roof A/C with second compressor (A/C prep included by default; factory warranty 1 year on Red Dot unit).

• Animal Handling: Front pull-out ramp (access from both sides).

• Compartment Access: Curb-side access door to deceased-animal compartment.

• Scene & Warning Lighting:

  • (4) Corner amber strobes — (2) grille, (2) rear

  • (4) LED scene lights — (2) rear, (1) each side

  • Whelen Traffic Advisor (rear roof, TACF85DTB)

• Loading Assist: Rear liftgate to deceased-animal compartment (approx. 1300 lb rating)*

• Sanitation: Polyurea spray liner in all live-animal compartments (full coverage).

• Removals Handling: Aluminum deceased-animal tray with stainless handles.
  *Vehicle requirements vary by body material and rating.