Single & double bay
Compact boxes for one or two dogs, full or half tray width, with lift-off or hinged doors.
Custom fabrication · Rural & automotive
Dog boxes built for working dogs and NZ weather.
Dog boxes
Need room for your dogs and your work gear on the same ute? We build single, double and triple-bay aluminium dog boxes to suit your tray, with ventilation, a raised draining floor and storage arranged around how you use the vehicle.
Indicative pricing · NZD
$2,400
from, + GST
Typically $2,400–$7,000 + GST depending on bays and extras
Price guide & quoted scopeOr call Matt 021 2555 443
- Ventilated
- Louvres and mesh, no hot boxes
- Drains dry
- Raised floor and drain holes
- Combo builds
- Dog bays plus toolbox or drawer
02 / Price & scope
Indicative dog box pricing.
Indicative range only. Final pricing depends on bays, size, door style, toolbox sections and finish.
Discuss your quote with MattCustom aluminium dog box
Built to your tray and your dogs.
$2,400from, + GST
Typically $2,400–$7,000 + GST depending on bays and extras
Details to agree for your job
- Aluminium checker plate and sheet, fully welded
- Louvred vents and mesh doors
- Raised, draining floor
- Toolbox or drawer bay to suit
Scope & other costs
Lined compartments, sliding dividers and drawer sections add to the base price.
03 / Also built here
Plan the rest of your project.
Explore related products, or talk to the Patumahoe workshop about stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel fabrication.
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04 / The practical details
Questions about aluminium dog boxes.
Do the boxes get hot in summer?
Louvred side vents, mesh doors and a light-coloured roof keep air moving through. We can add an insulated roof or extra vents for dogs that spend long days on the ute.
Can the dividers be moved?
Yes. Removable or sliding dividers let a double bay become one large bay for a bigger dog or gear.
How is the box fixed to the ute?
It is bolted through the tray or tub with backing plates and can be removed in a few minutes if the ute is sold or the tray is needed.
How it works
Spec, quote, fabricate, fit.
01
Spec
We confirm size, materials, the loadings or spec and how it will be used.
02
Quote
It is all priced before any steel is cut, so there are no surprises.
03
Fabricate
Built in the Patumahoe workshop to the agreed spec.
04
Fit
Delivered, fitted or installed and checked over before handover.
Let’s make it fit
Show Matt what you’re working with.
Send your tray measurements, photos and the number and size of dogs you carry. Tell Matt what space you need for tools or other gear so he can discuss the layout with you.