Aviation Airport Catering Trucks

These trucks are designed to service aircraft by delivering meals, beverages and supplies directly to the aircraft door sill, often with adjustable platform heights (e.g., 2,650 mm to 6,200 mm) to match different aircraft types.

Payloads vary by model: typical van body load capacities range from around 4,000 kg up to 5,500 kg or more, depending on chassis and body configuration.

The trucks are often built on a heavy‑duty commercial chassis from major brands (Isuzu, MAN, Volvo, etc.), and include features like insulated van bodies (GRP panels), scissor‑lift platforms, stabilisers and optional refrigeration units.

Platform operation and safety is critical: many models include hydraulic lifts, stabilisers to prevent tip‑over, limit switches, warning buzzers and interlocks so operations only proceed when safe.

The working height (door sill height) and extendible/side‑shift platforms allow catering trucks to service a range of aircraft from narrow‑body to wide‑body types.

Optional features and customisations may include: tail‑lift or lift‑gate for loading/unloading, refrigeration units to keep meals chilled, full‑cab or half‑cab variants, automatic gearbox, and electric/PLC controls for platform operation.