NXT18
Light-duty entry · F-550 class
- Capacity 18,000 lb
- Body length Short 8–11'6" · Long 12–14'
- Lost-load height ~7.5"
Stellar · VSI Upfitters
Stellar™ NXT Series Hooklifts
Swap bodies faster. Keep more payload. NXT’s telescopic jib and low lost-load height make one truck handle dump, flatbed, and specialty bodies — from 18,000 to 68,000 lb.
Built for multi-body fleets
- Telescopic jib with Z-rail base
- Bolt-on body locks that fit common containers
- Hook height you can set (manual or hydraulic)
- Counterbalance valves + powder-coated weldments
- Faster cycles on NXT40 / 52 / 68 (~24 gpm class)
Choose your capacity
Six models. Same NXT platform. Pick the lift rating and body length band that match the chassis.
NXT24
Mid-range workhorse
- Capacity 24,000 lb
- Body length Short / Mid / Long · 10–18'
- Lost-load height ~8–9"
NXT30
Same platform as NXT24 · more lift
- Capacity 30,000 lb
- Body length Short / Mid / Long · 10–18'
- Lost-load height ~8–9"
NXT40
Heavy class · longer bodies
- Capacity 40,000 lb
- Body length Short / Long · 16–22'
- Lost-load height ~10.5"
NXT52
High-capacity fleet work
- Capacity 52,000 lb
- Body length 16–22'
- Lost-load height ~10.5"
NXT68
Top of the NXT ladder
- Capacity Up to 68,000 lb*
- Body length 16–22'
- Lost-load height ~12.5"
*Depends on hook height configuration.
Compare all models
| Model | Capacity | Body length | Lost-load height | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NXT18 | 18,000 lb | Short 8–11'6" · Long 12–14' | ~7.5" | View |
| NXT24 | 24,000 lb | S / M / L · 10–18' | ~8–9" | View |
| NXT30 | 30,000 lb | S / M / L · 10–18' | ~8–9" | View |
| NXT40 | 40,000 lb | S / L · 16–22' | ~10.5" | View |
| NXT52 | 52,000 lb | 16–22' | ~10.5" | Quote |
| NXT68 | Up to 68,000 lb* | 16–22' | ~12.5" | Quote |
*NXT68 capacity depends on hook height.
NXT vs Shuttle vs Slider
Pick NXT when you want a telescopic jib and the lowest practical lost-load height. Choose Shuttle for dump/tilt simplicity, or Slider when you need sliding-jib body-length flexibility. All three are current Stellar series — we help match the application.
Often quoted with
What we need to quote: chassis year / make / model, cab-to-axle (CA) or cab-to-trunnion (CT), GVWR, body length, hook height, Short/Mid/Long if applicable, and install path (ship-loose, VSI install, or dealer). NXT40 and up usually need a higher minimum GVWR. OEM reference: Stellar NXT series.
Request a quote
Wholesale pricing through VSI Upfitters. Tell us the chassis and body setup — we’ll size the right NXT and install path.