Saracco

What Saracco does

Saracco Ribaltabili S.r.l. is a family-owned Italian manufacturer of equipment for industrial vehicles, headquartered in Moncalieri (Turin), Piedmont, and operating continuously since its founding in 1906. The company designs, fabricates, sells, and installs tipping bodies (trilateral and rear), fixed boxes, canvas covers and tarpaulins, van conversions, loading platforms, swap bodies, and truck-mounted cranes across light, medium, and heavy vehicle categories. Its proprietary technology stack includes a patented fully bolted and electrolytic-zinc-coated false frame (enabling in-field part replacement rather than welded repair), a 2006-patented hydraulic vertical side-movement system that keeps tipping body sides within legal width, and a 2014-launched Big Tipper for 35 quintal vehicles built on TR5 high-resistance alloy using robotic laser cutting, bending, and welding with multi-stage powder coating. Saracco also markets its own 'Saracco 1906' branded articulated truck crane line and holds regional concessions for Palfinger Italia (Piedmont, since 2010), F.lli Ferrari (Piedmont and Aosta Valley), and authorized PM Gru sales/assistance (2014), plus Oil & Steel platform servicing.

Saracco's go-to-market is a quote-based, direct field-sales model executed through its Ufficio Commerciale in Moncalieri, supported by downloadable product catalogs in Italian and English. Revenue derives primarily from one-time equipment sales and installation, complemented by recurring professional services: accredited crane and aerial work platform operator training courses (12-hour certification) and periodic Crane Checking inspections under D.Lgs. 81/08 Art.71. The customer base spans horizontal segments of industrial vehicle operators — light, medium, and heavy transport — in Piedmont and Aosta Valley, addressing pain points around customization, regulatory compliance, durability, and ease of repair. Recognition includes ISO certification and entry in the Registro delle imprese storiche (Historical Business Registry) of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in 2012.

Name

Saracco

Legal name

Saracco Ribaltabili S.r.l.

Website

https://saraccoribaltabili.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saracco Ribaltabili is a family-owned Italian manufacturer, founded 1906, that designs, fabricates, installs, and services tipping bodies, cranes, and vehicle equipment for light, medium, and heavy industrial vehicle operators in Piedmont and Aosta Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Vehicle Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates) (IMACABAI), Body Panels, Doors, Hoods & Closures Manufacturing (IMACAGAH)

Keywords

• Industrial vehicle equipment
• Tipping body manufacturing
• Truck crane assembly
• Commercial vehicle outfitting
• Vehicle body fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Moncalieri

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Vehicle tipping body and equipment sales: Sale and installation of tipping bodies (trilateral and rear), fixed boxes, canvas covers, vans, loading platforms, cranes, radio controls, and swap bodies for industrial vehicles. Products are sold across light, medium, and heavy vehicle categories.
2. Crane sales, installation and assistance: Concessionaire for Piemonte of Palfinger Italia cranes, representing F.lli Ferrari cranes, and authorized for PM Gru sales and assistance. Installation of crane and articulated crane models under the 'Saracco 1906' brand.
3. Professional training courses: Training courses for truck crane operators and aerial work platforms (PLE/cestelli) on trucks, with an accredited training entity. Course covers legal, technical, and practical modules leading to certification.
4. Crane checking and periodic inspections: Periodic maintenance of cranes and aerial work platforms ('Crane Checking'), including document management, engineer assistance with specialized technicians, instrumentation for periodic verification, and deadline tracking per D.Lgs. 81/08 Art.71.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Saracco manufactures and installs industrial vehicle equipment, principally trilateral and rear tipping bodies (cassoni ribaltabili), fixed bodies, swap bodies, van conversions, tarpaulins, loading platforms, and truck-mounted cranes sold under the company's own 'Saracco 1906' brand and via regional concessions for Palfinger Italia, F.lli Ferrari, and PM Gru. Offerings span light, medium, and heavy vehicle categories and are complemented by operator training and annual crane inspection services.

Product overview

Saracco Ribaltabili is a century-old Italian manufacturer (established 1906) specializing in industrial vehicle equipment, primarily tipping/dumping bodies and truck-mounted cranes. The product portfolio centers on three main categories: tipping bodies (cassoni ribaltabili trilaterali e posteriori) for light, medium, and heavy vehicles; fixed bodies and accessories (cassoni fissi, centine e teloni, furgoni, sponde caricatrici, scarrabili); and truck cranes (Saracco 1906 branded). Key proprietary products include the patented Big Tipper system with bolted galvanized frame technology and the hydraulic vertical movement side gates. The company also offers complementary services including operator training courses and annual crane inspection services (Crane Checking).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Saracco 1906: Proprietary crane brand for truck-mounted articulated cranes launched in 2004, representing the company's own product line bearing the historic Saracco name synonymous with quality and excellence.

Products and services

• Trilateral and Rear Tipping Bodies (Cassoni Ribaltabili Trilaterali e Posteriori) Hydraulic-piston tilting bodies for industrial vehicles that unload cargo by tipping the container on three sides or at the rear. Offered in configurations for light, medium, and heavy vehicle categories.
• Fixed Bodies (Cassoni Fissi) Non-tilting cargo body configurations for industrial vehicles where tipping is not required, supplied as part of the company's full equipment range.
• Tarpaulins and Curtains (Centine e Teloni) Curtains and tarpaulins for covering and protecting cargo on industrial vehicles, offered as a standard accessory of the equipment range.
• Van Conversions (Furgoni) Industrial vehicle van conversions typically derived from modified automobile rear sections, for enclosed cargo transport.
• Loading Platforms / Tail Lifts (Sponde Caricatrici) Hydraulic and manual loading platforms and tailgates for industrial vehicles to facilitate cargo handling.
• Swap Bodies (Scarrabili) Interchangeable container bodies that can be transferred between vehicles using hook or roll-off systems for flexible fleet operations.
• Saracco 1906 Truck-Mounted Articulated Cranes (Gru per Autocarro) Proprietary line of articulated and telescopic truck-mounted cranes branded 'Saracco 1906', supplied in multiple models with load capacities ranging from light to 60 ton-meters, with optional radio control systems.
• Big Tipper 35 Quintal Tipping Body (New Big Tipper) Innovative tipping body for 35 quintal vehicles designed by Lorenzo Saracco, with a fully bolted and electrolytically galvanized false frame for repairability and corrosion resistance, TR5 high-resistance alloy side panels, and a robotic-laser welded and powder-coated body shell.
• Hydraulic Vertical Movement Side Gates (Sponde a Movimentazione Idraulica Verticale) Patented hydraulically operated side gate system for tipping bodies that hinges sides from bottom to top while maintaining them within body width, ensuring regulatory compliance and improved load handling.
• Crane and Aerial Work Platform Operator Training Courses (Corsi di Formazione Gru e Cestelli) Accredited training courses for truck crane operators (12 hours) and mobile elevating work platform (PLE) operators, with theoretical and practical modules and certification at completion.
• Annual Crane and Aerial Platform Inspections (Verifiche Annuali Gru e Cestelli / Crane Checking) Periodic maintenance and statutory verification services for truck cranes and aerial work platforms under Italian Legislative Decree D.Lgs. 81/08 Art.71, including documentation management, deadline tracking, and engineer-supported inspection visits.
• Crane Radio Remote Control Systems (Radiocomandi per Gru) Wireless radio remote control systems for operating truck-mounted cranes, offered as a complement to the Saracco 1906 and partner-brand crane lines.
• Fiat Ducato 35 Q.li Passo 3450 Tipping Body Configuration Complete turnkey outfitting for the Fiat Ducato 35 quintal chassis with a 3450 mm wheelbase, featuring a patented bolted galvanized false frame, a trilateral aluminum tipping body (3150x2100 mm), a central telescopic piston, and integrated safety systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Easy and fast autonomous repair due to fully bolted (not welded) false frame design
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Palfinger ItaliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2010Since 2010, Saracco Ribaltabili is the concessionaire for Piedmont for Palfinger Italia cranes. Palfinger provides crane products which Saracco installs, sells, and services in the region.
• F.lli FerraricoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSaracco Ribaltabili holds the representation for Piedmont and Aosta Valley for F.lli Ferrari cranes. The partnership began following the 1970s when the company began installing cranes for PM Gru.
• PM GrucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSince 1971, Saracco installed cranes for PM Gru and later received authorization for assistance and sales of PM Gru products (2014). The company also handles assistance for Oil & Steel platforms.
• Oil & SteelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSaracco Ribaltabili provides assistance services for Oil & Steel aerial work platforms (cestelli/piattaforme) since 2014.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Palfinger AG: Global market leader in hydraulic lifting solutions and truck-mounted cranes. Saracco is a regional concessionaire for Palfinger Italia, making it both a partner and a downstream peer selling to overlapping customers in Italy.
• JOAB Group: Swedish manufacturer of swap body systems and tipping bodies for commercial vehicles. Competes with Saracco's scarrabili (swap bodies) and cassoni ribaltabili (tipping bodies) product lines.
• Hiab Corporation (Cargotec): Global leader in on-road load-handling equipment including truck-mounted cranes, hooks, and skip loaders. Competes broadly with Saracco's crane and swap body offerings across European markets.
• Epsilon (Kranunion): European manufacturer of truck-mounted articulated cranes. Direct competitor in the same product category as Saracco's Saracco 1906 crane line and concessionaire brands.
• Fassi Group S.p.A. One of the world's largest manufacturers of truck-mounted articulated cranes, headquartered in Italy. Operates in the same truck crane category as Saracco's own-branded and concessionaire products.
• Schmitz Cargobull: Major European trailer and body manufacturer producing truck bodies, curtainsiders, and tipping trailers. Overlaps with Saracco's centine/teloni and fixed body product categories.
• Marrel S.A.S. French manufacturer of skip loaders, hook lifts, and tipping bodies for industrial vehicles. Direct competitor in the tipping body and swap body categories where Saracco sells.
• Bennes Marrel (by Hyva): Hyva's tipping body and skip loader product line competes with Saracco's tipping body offerings across European commercial vehicle markets.

Direct peers

• F.lli Ferrari S.r.l. Italian manufacturer of hydraulic truck cranes and lifting equipment with a long-established dealer network. Saracco represents the brand in Piedmont and Aosta Valley, serving overlapping customers.
• PM Gru S.r.l. Italian manufacturer of truck-mounted cranes and aerial work platforms. Saracco has been an installer and authorized dealer for PM Gru since 1971 and continues to provide sales and assistance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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