If you run a landscaping or lawn care crew in the Lower Mainland, your truck is your mobile workshop. Trimmers, blowers, edgers, hedge cutters, gas cans and hand tools all have to travel from site to site. They need to arrive in one piece and come off the truck fast. A reliable landscape truck rack can simplify this process significantly.
Investing in a landscape truck rack ensures that your tools are organized and secure while on the move.
Too many crews still throw equipment loose in the bed or strap it down at the start of every day. That costs time, damages tools and creates risk on the road. A purpose-built landscape rack fixes all three.
This guide explains what a landscape truck rack is, what it should hold, and how to choose the right setup for your truck or trailer.
This guide will help you understand the benefits of using a landscape truck rack in your landscaping business.
What is a landscape rack?
A landscape rack is a mounted storage system built to carry landscaping equipment in fixed, secure positions. It can mount to a pickup bed, a flatdeck or an open trailer.
A quality landscape truck rack is essential for keeping your tools in place during transport.
Investing in a quality landscape truck rack not only enhances organization but also ensures safety during transportation.
Choosing the right landscape truck rack can greatly improve your efficiency and safety on the job.
A typical landscape rack includes:
- Locking trimmer racks that hold string trimmers and edgers horizontally along the side
- Blower mounts that keep backpack blowers upright and stable
- Hand tool holders for rakes, shovels, brooms and forks
- Gas can and fuel holders that keep fuel upright and away from the cab
- Lockable boxes for small tools, line, blades and safety gear
At Ridge Rack, every landscape rack is custom fabricated in Surrey to fit your truck and the way your crew actually works.
5 reasons landscapers invest in a proper rack
Having a reliable landscape truck rack helps you manage your landscaping tools effectively.
1. Faster load-out every morning. When every tool has a set place, the crew loads and unloads in minutes. Nobody digs through a pile of equipment, and nothing gets left behind at the last site.
2. Less damage to expensive equipment. Commercial trimmers and blowers are not cheap. Tools that bounce around the bed get cracked housings, bent shafts and broken throttles. A rack holds them still.
3. Safer driving. Loose equipment can shift under braking, and anything that falls onto the road is a hazard. In BC, commercial vehicles must follow cargo securement rules based on National Safety Code Standard 10. A rack that immobilizes each tool makes compliance simple.
With a landscape truck rack, you can ensure that your equipment does not become a hazard while driving.
4. Better security. Landscaping tools are a common theft target because they are easy to grab and resell. Locking trimmer racks and lockable boxes make your gear much harder to steal, whether you are parked at a job or at home overnight.
5. A professional image. Clients notice a clean, organized truck. It tells them you take your work seriously, and it makes your business look established.
A well-maintained landscape truck rack contributes to a professional look for your landscaping business.
Truck rack vs trailer rack: which one do you need?
| Setup | Best for | Things to consider |
|---|---|---|
| Pickup bed rack | Small crews, maintenance routes, one or two operators | Limited space; keeps everything on one vehicle |
| Flatdeck rack | Crews carrying more hand tools and materials | More room; rack can run along the headache rack and sides |
| Open trailer rack | Full crews with mowers plus handheld equipment | Frees the truck bed for soil, mulch or debris |
Many crews combine two setups. A trailer carries mowers and trimmers, while the truck bed stays open for materials and green waste.
Many landscapers use a landscape truck rack and trailer combination to maximize their efficiency.
Steel or aluminum?
Ridge Rack builds landscape racks in both steel and aluminum. Each material suits a different kind of work.
- Aluminum is lighter and resists rust. It is a strong choice for BC’s wet climate, and less weight on the truck can mean better fuel economy.
- Steel is stronger for its size and costs less. It suits heavy-duty setups that carry bigger machines or take a lot of abuse.
For a deeper comparison, read our guide on steel vs aluminum truck racks.
What to plan before you order
Consider how a custom landscape truck rack can be tailored to fit your specific equipment needs.
A custom rack works best when it is designed around your crew. Before you talk to a fabricator, list:
- Your equipment. How many trimmers, blowers and edgers you carry, and which models.
- Your vehicle. Truck make, model and bed length, or trailer size and deck type.
- Your workflow. Which tools come off first at every site, and what stays on the truck all day.
- Your load. The total weight of your gear. Our guide on how much weight a truck rack can hold explains why this matters.
- Your budget. See what a custom truck rack costs in Vancouver and Surrey for typical price factors.
Plan ahead for spring
Fall and winter are the quiet months for most landscaping companies, which makes them the best time to upgrade your trucks. A rack installed in the off-season is ready on day one of spring, when every hour on site counts.
Preparing your landscape truck rack in advance of the busy season can give you a competitive edge.
Get a custom landscape rack built in Surrey
Ridge Rack designs and fabricates landscape racks for Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Toyota, Dodge and Mercedes-Benz trucks, as well as trailers. We serve Surrey, Langley, Delta, White Rock, Burnaby, Vancouver, Abbotsford, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge and New Westminster.
Our landscape truck rack designs can enhance your service delivery and operational workflow.
Contractors get 25% off landscape racks. Call (604) 505-8181, email sales@ridgerack.ca, or request a free estimate.
FAQ
Can a landscape rack fit my existing truck?
Yes. Every rack is custom built to your truck’s make, model and bed size.
Can I lock my trimmers to the rack?
Yes. Locking trimmer racks and lockable storage boxes can be built into the design.
Do you build racks for trailers too?
Yes. We build landscape racks for open trailers and flatdecks as well as pickup beds.
Is aluminum or steel better for landscaping?
Aluminum is lighter and rust-resistant. Steel is stronger and more affordable. We help you choose based on your equipment and budget.
