Three system families cover every dump truck and trailer — from bolt-on landscape kits to fully-welded automatics. Here’s how they stack up so you can match the right system to your truck and your loads.
3 System Families
Every Truck Class
Made in California
Fastest
Electric, in-cab controlled, and the fastest to deploy — a full load covered in under 30 seconds. Best for high-cycle Class 7–9 dump trucks and end dumps.
Best Value
A spring-assisted ratchet the operator pulls from the ground. Lower cost, no electrical install — great for mixed fleets and Class 4–8 dump bodies.
Universal
Cut-to-fit and adjustable kits that bolt on without welding. Ideal for smaller work trucks, landscape trucks, and trailers.
By Truck Type
Class 7–9 dump trucks and end dumps run best on Automatic systems. Class 4–8 mixed fleets do well with Semi-Automatic. Smaller work and landscape trucks and trailers are a fit for EZ-Fit kits.
Still Deciding?
The configurator walks through your truck class, bed dimensions, and hauling material, then recommends the right system and tarp.
How every Pulltarps system rates across the five most common dump and trailer applications.
| System | Dump Truck | End Dump | Belly Dump | Truck & Transfers | Containers & Rolloffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open 6000M | Good | Not Rec | Good | Good | Best |
| Open 6000M - Manual Arm System | Good | Not Rec | Good | Limited | Good |
| Open 9000M System | Good | Good | Good | Good | Best |
| *Open 9000E - Pull Tarp System | Good | Good | Not Rec | Limited | Limited |
| Open 9000M - Manual Arm System | Good | Not Rec | Good | Limited | Good |
| Open 9000E System - Arms to 22' | Good | Limited | Good | Good* | Not Rec |
| Open 9000E System - Arms to 33' | Good | Good | Good | Good* | Limited |
| Aluminator™ 7000M System | Good | Limited | Good | Good | Best |
| *Aluminator™ 7000E - Pull Tarp System | Good | Limited | Not Rec | Limited | Limited |
| Aluminator™ 7000M - Manual Arm System | Good | Limited | Good | Limited | Good |
| Aluminator™ 7000E System - Arms to 22' | Good | Not Rec | Good | Good* | Limited |
| Steel Protector™ (Semi-Automatic) System | Good | Limited | Good | Good | Good |
| *Steel Protector™ (Automatic) - Pull Tarp System | Good | Not Rec | Not Rec | Good | Limited |
| Steel Protector™ (Semi-Automatic) - Manual Arm System | Good | Limited | Good | Limited | Good |
| Steel Protector™ (Automatic) System - Arms to 22' | Good | Limited | Good | Good* | Not Rec |
| Steel Protector +™ (Semi-Automatic) System - Up to 28' | Good | Limited | Good | Good | Good |
| *Steel Protector +™ (Automatic) - Pull Tarp System to 30' | Good | Limited | Good | Good | Limited |
| Steel Protector +™ (Semi-Automatic) System - Manual Arm System | Good | Not Rec | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Steel Protector +™ (Automatic) System - Arms to 30' | Good | Good | Good | Good | Limited |
| SuperShield™ 8500M System | Best | Not Rec | Good | Best | Good |
| *SuperShield™ 8500E System - Pull Tarp System | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited | Not Rec |
| SuperShield™ 8500M - Manual Arm System | Good | Not Rec | Good | Limited | Not Rec |
| *SuperShield™ 8500E System - Arms to 22' | Good | Not Rec | Good | Limited | Not Rec |
| SuperShield™ 9500M System | Best | Best | Best | Best | Good |
| *SuperShield™ 9500E - Pull Tarp System | Good | Good | Limited | Limited | Not Rec |
| SuperShield™ 9500M - Manual Arm System | Good | Not Rec | Good | Limited* | Limited |
| SuperShield™ 9500E System - Arms to 33' | Best | Best | Best | Limited* | Limited |
Ratings are general guidance; the best fit depends on body length, load type and duty cycle. Systems marked * are optional configurations — contact Customer Service at 1-877-431-2865 to confirm availability for your setup.
