Whatever brand of ute you own in Australia, you can find a ute tray to fit it. Ute trays can be ordered ready-made for a wide range of utes, or you can discuss with your provider to design a custom ute tray specific to your needs.

What is a Ute Tray?

A ute tray is a flat tray usually made from steel or aluminium that is attached to the chassis of your ute as an aftermarket purchase.

For the tradesman, farmer and outback explorer alike, utes are an essential part of their driving experience. Being able to rely on your vehicle to hold and carry supplies, livestock and materials is essential to many businesses in Australia.

Fitting Ute Trays to Your Existing Vehicle

Ute trays are manufactured for all the main suppliers of utes or pickup trucks. These well-known and trustworthy brands make the utes we all know and love, such as:

• Isuzu Trooper
• Toyota Hilux
• Mitsubishi Warrior
• Ford Ranger

Benefits of Aluminium Ute Trays Over Steel

Get a custom made aluminium ute tray for these classic ute models and many more. Ute trays are mainly manufactured in aluminium or steel. Aluminium has many structural advantages compared to steel.

Some advantages of aluminium include:

• Rust-free – Aluminium alloy contains very little or no iron, so it does not rust. When aluminium metal is exposed to water, a layer of oxidised material will often quickly form on the metal surface. This layer is very resistant to other and further type of corrosion, meaning it protects the metal underneath from further corrosion. This non-corrosive attribute of aluminium makes it the go-to metal for ute trays.

• Cheaper – As aluminium is considerably cheaper to manufacture, the cost of the finished product is also relatively lower when compared to its steel counterpart.

• Lightweight – Many airplane parts, car parts and motorbike parts are made from aluminium due to it being relatively lightweight. Making a large product such as ute trays out of aluminium allows for a higher overall load to be carried before the vehicle is maxed out. The lightweight nature of aluminium also makes for easier removal of the tray when needed.

Whatever brand of ute you have, speak to your local or national provider of ute trays today. Many types of custom design are offered, so think carefully about what you plan to do with your ute before ordering.