Specialty Vehicles

Need a high-performance specialty vehicle? If you can dream it, our team can build it. At Summit Bodyworks, our specialties include Community Outreach Vehicles, Emergency Response Vehicles, Mobile Medical Vehicles, and other custom vehicles.

Emergency Response Vehicles

At Summit Bodyworks, we specialize in custom emergency response vehicles. Because our installation teams consist of certified emergency vehicle technicians, we complete work to the highest standards.

Emergency Response Vehicles Vehicles
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Bomb / EOD Vehicles
Dive & Rescue Trucks
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Mobile Command Vehicles
Mobile Crime Labs
Mobile DUI Vehicles
Other Upfits
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SWAT & RDV Vehicles

Other Upfits

Trust the experts at Summit Bodyworks to design, manufacture, and assemble a custom specialty vehicle or truck.

Tool Trucks

Specialty Vehicle Solutions

Operating at the Highest Level

At Summit Bodyworks, we do everything with innovation, quality, and integrity. We’ve led the charge in both design and function for modern specialty vehicles. Why? Because you shouldn’t have to settle for less than what you want. Let's work together to create your solution.

Summit Bodyworks Specialty Vehicles

No need to spend extra time and money working with multiple companies to build the specialty vehicle you need. At Summit Bodyworks, we’re there to ensure the process is smooth, from the first step of selecting the chassis until your vehicle is complete. Not to mention, our service department can keep your vehicle running in top shape for years to come.

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Hybrid and all-electric solutions are available for many of our vehicle applications.

Going electric is a great way to increase efficiency and save on costs. As an industry leader in all-electric solutions, we offer custom, innovative solutions that are better for the environment AND your bottom line.

Hybrid & All-Electric Specialty Vehicles
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Up to 85% less operating costs

100% electric & Hybrid options

Ford eQVM approved

Carb certified

Up to 66% less maintenance costs

Incredible performance

Safe and reliable

Smooth operation

Over-the-air updates

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is a specialty vehicle?

A specialty vehicle is any vehicle custom-designed for a special need or specific purpose. If a certain profession needs a specific vehicle, that vehicle would be considered a specialty vehicle. For example, emergency response vehicles like fire trucks or ambulances would be considered special vehicles.

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What are specialty vehicles used for?

Specialty vehicles are used in many different industries for many different purposes. Some of the more recognizable uses are emergency vehicles, law enforcement vehicles, health services, and general business purposes. Ambulances, squad cars, bloodmobiles, and food trucks would all fall under the specialty vehicles category.

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How long does it take to build a specialty vehicle?

As with any project, the timeline can vary. Smaller specialty vehicle projects may take less than a few months. Larger-scale projects may take up to a year, while the most complex projects potentially take more than a year.

Have questions or ready to get started?

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Our Difference

We operate at the highest level

At Summit Bodyworks, we don’t take no for an answer. We innovate and problem-solve. We don’t follow industry trends; we create them. We serve our customers with smiles on our faces and integrity as our foundation. When it comes to our work, decades of blood, sweat, and tears have gone into perfecting our crafts. Our team of project managers, engineers, account managers, and technicians work together to ensure our quality is excellent and our process smooth. As an industry leader, we’re confident that the service and support you’ll receive from Summit Bodyworks simply cannot be matched.

Our Difference
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Innovation
Quality
Integrity

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