What Is a Custom Ute Tray and Why Does It Matter
A custom ute tray is a purpose-built vehicle body that replaces the factory tub or bed on your ute. Unlike standard trays or off-the-shelf options, these are tailored to suit your cab size, load requirements, trade equipment, and access needs. At Pacific Bodyworks, we manufacture trays from lightweight aluminium or heavy-duty steel. Each tray is built to fit your ute model precisely, dual cab, single cab, or extra cab, and fitted with toolboxes, trundle drawers, water tanks, racks, or tie-downs based on your daily work.
Key Benefits:
- Designed to handle tools, ladders, stock, and equipment safely across urban and regional sites
- Aluminium trays weigh 30% less than steel, increasing usable load and improving efficiency
- Secure toolboxes, drawers, and water-sealed compartments to keep gear protected and organised
- Engineered to fit Hilux, Ranger, D-Max, Triton, BT-50, Land Cruiser, and more
- Welded seams, corrosion-resistant finishes, and premium hardware made for harsh Australian conditions
Why Pacific Bodyworks Is the Trusted Choice
for Custom Ute Trays
Founded in 2003, Pacific Bodyworks has spent more than two decades fabricating tray and body solutions for trades, fleets, utilities, and government departments. Our Sydney workshop produces aluminium and steel ute trays that outlast generic builds and meet the demands of Australian worksites.From plumbers in Campbelltown to sparkies in Wetherill Park, our trays have been relied on by businesses large and small who need more than storage; they need a vehicle that supports their workflow.
Built in Sydney for Australian Work Conditions
We manufacture locally in our Wetherill Park facility. Each tray is designed to meet NSW road requirements, local compliance standards, and withstand everything from city congestion to rugged regional routes.
Designed for Your Trade
Every tray is configured around how you work. We consult directly with tradies, fleet managers, and service teams to get the layout, access points, and storage exactly right.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Pacific Bodyworks supplies ute bodies for clients across plumbing, HVAC, electrical, utilities, and government contracts. Names like Coca-Cola, ACTEWAGL, and John Holland have relied on our solutions.
How We Deliver Your Custom Ute Tray
You don’t need a catalog; you need a tray that suits your trade. Our process focuses on customisation from the ground up, and every step happens in Sydney. No imported frames, no universal fits, no third-party assembly.Whether you’re outfitting one dual cab or coordinating a 40-vehicle fleet upgrade, our three-step process is built to deliver precise results without delays or design compromises.
Consult
We start with a detailed briefing around your trade, tools, site conditions, and vehicle. Bring your dimensions, sketches, or challenges, and we’ll map out the right solution.
Design & Fabricate
We use CAD and CNC precision to manufacture trays with laser-cut components, fully welded seams, and weather-sealed compartments. Each tray is made to exact fitment specs.
Install or Deliver
Installations are completed at our Sydney workshop, or we can arrange delivery for fleet managers and out-of-area clients. Each tray is delivered tested, fitted, and ready for work.
Ute Tray Solutions Built for Sydney Workflows
Modular Aluminium Trays
Aluminium trays offer a smart balance of strength and lightness. With up to 30% less weight than steel, they increase payload capacity and improve fuel economy. These trays are ideal for electricians, HVAC techs, mobile mechanics, and any operator needing corrosion-resistant performance without compromising strength.
Trade-Specific Tray Fitouts
Each fitout is configured for the way you work. Plumbers, landscapers, and builders benefit from under-tray toolboxes, 1350mm trundle drawers, STEDI lighting, ladder racks, and side-access compartments all sealed against dust and water, all secured with keyed locking systems.
Retrofits, Repairs & Modifications
Many work vehicles in Sydney already run basic or poorly fitted trays. We replace those with reinforced aluminium or steel trays, reconfigure drawer systems, add rear ladder hurdles or infill panels, and upgrade wiring or lighting systems to meet current fleet and safety standards.
What Sets Our Custom Ute Trays Apart
There are plenty of tray builders who offer bolt-on parts and catalogue installs. At Pacific Bodyworks, every tray is fully fabricated in-house, engineered for trade durability and jobsite performance, not showroom shine. We use materials, fixings, and finishes that outperform on Sydney worksites, without pushing up cost.
Fully Welded Construction
No rivets or bolt-on frames. All trays are fully welded for strength and long-term performance under constant use.
Trade-Driven Design
Every layout is built around how the customer works, including access heights, compartment size, ladder rack position, and tool separation.
Aluminium or Steel Options
Choose marine-grade aluminium for corrosion resistance and payload efficiency, or powder-coated steel for rugged durability and heavier load capacity.
Security + Protection
Dustproof trundle drawers, lockable toolboxes, splash-resistant seals, and STEDI/IP67-rated lighting give every build jobsite resilience.
Built for Compliance and Branding
All trays meet Sydney’s GVM and fleet specs. Optional paint-matched trays and logo placement are available for businesses requiring full brand integration.
Let’s Build the Tray That Works for You
Ute trays aren’t a bonus; they’re a necessity. They carry your tools, protect your gear, and define how fast you can get the job done. Every tray we deliver is fabricated to fit your cab, suit your trade, and perform in Sydney’s working conditions.
Ready to upgrade your work vehicle? Let’s talk.
Request a free quote and we’ll help you design the right fitout.