Use this calculator to get a realistic cost range for your food truck or trailer build. The number you see is what we have actually quoted on builds with similar specs in 2025-2026. After you have a range, send your specs to us through the form at the bottom and we will quote your exact build within 24 hours.
Build Cost Calculator
Pick the specs that match your build. The estimate updates as you go.
How this calculator works
Every line in the calculator reflects pricing we have actually quoted on builds in 2025-2026. The base length cost includes the trailer or truck shell, structural prep, water tanks, propane tanks, electrical service panel, hood and fire suppression sized for a standard cook line, three-compartment sink, hand wash sink, and basic interior finish.
The package adders cover the equipment specific to your menu type: ranges, fryers, griddles, refrigeration, and prep tables. The generator, finish level, state compliance, and add-ons stack on top of that.
What the range covers
The high-low range you see (plus or minus 8 percent of the mid-point) accounts for:
- Equipment brand substitutions (True vs Beverage-Air, Garland vs Vulcan)
- Stainless commodity pricing variation quarter to quarter
- Wrap design complexity (simple two-color vs photo-realistic)
- Specific propane tank size (40 lb vs 100 lb)
- Local material delivery costs to our Colorado shop
What the calculator does NOT include
A few items are not in the calculator because they vary too much by operator situation:
- Used truck chassis purchase, if you bring your own. If you supply your own truck, the chassis line drops out and we install on your vehicle. Subtract roughly $35,000 from the truck estimate.
- Health department plan review fees. $200-$1,200 depending on jurisdiction.
- Title, registration, and commercial insurance. Annual recurring costs, not build cost.
- Delivery beyond 1,000 miles. We deliver to most of the western U.S. at no extra charge. Long-haul deliveries (East Coast, Alaska) add $1,500-$4,500.
- Specialty equipment. Tandoor, deck oven for high-end pizza, custom plancha, wood-fired smokers above the $5,000 retail mark. We will quote separately.
The most common build profiles
Most of what we deliver lands in three buckets:
| Profile | Typical specs | Cost range |
|---|---|---|
| Starter trailer | 14ft trailer, standard cook line, 7 kW gen, FRP, basic wrap | $60-$80k |
| Standard truck | 16ft truck, standard cook line, 12 kW Onan, stainless cookwall | $110-$135k |
| Premium catering | 22ft truck, multi-cuisine, 12 kW Onan, full stainless, premium wrap | $165-$210k |
Get your exact quote
Send us your specs through the calculator above (it pre-fills the quote form), or call us at 719-722-2537. Most quotes come back within 24 hours.
For more on what goes into a build, see our complete guide to starting a food truck business or browse our recent build videos.
Ready to build your truck?
We design and build custom food trucks and trailers compliant with the regulations on this page. From a single phone call to keys-in-hand in 6 to 8 weeks for most builds.
Built in Woodland Park, Colorado. Delivered to operators in CO, AZ, NE, MT, and WY.