Manufacturing

Building a Custom Platinum Sled Deck: Why Corrugated Aluminum Is the Ultimate Choice Corrugated aluminum is the clear structural champion if you are aiming for commercial-grade strength without weighing down your ¾-ton or 1-ton truck. When winter hits and the backcountry starts calling, getting two mountain sleds up to the trailhead safely—and having enough room underneath for gear, ramps, and tools—demands a serious deck. While there are plenty of prefabricated options on the market, building a custom Dura Deck Platinum style sled deck lets you tailor every inch to your truck bed and load capacity. Why Structural Corrugated Aluminum? A sled deck takes massive dynamic stress. Between high-speed highway wind, heavy lateral forces on winding mountain roads, and holding up to 1,200+ lbs of snowmobiles, the structural floor and cross-members cannot flex or sag. Standard flat aluminum sheet needs thick structural tubing spaced closely together to prevent deflection. Corrugated aluminum, on the other hand, solves this with clever geometry: Combining a heavy-duty aluminum subframe with structural corrugated aluminum deck panels gives you a sled deck built for extreme mountain environments. It keeps your center of gravity predictable, keeps your payload within factory towing limits, and ensures your rig looks sharp parked at the trailhead for years to come.

Our Dura Decks are built with precision and specifications! This ensures that each deck that comes out of our facility meets the same standards and criteria. We use high grade materials and products to create the best deck in the market today. It never ceases to amaze our design techs when they finish another Dura Deck. With each deck that we complete, we are ecstatic!

Dura Deck craftsmanship is a standard is above the industry standard. We have upper level qualified welding technicians on staff with high qualify welding skills. That high-quality welding is critical to building a reliable, quality product. Aluminum behaves very differently than steel during fabrication. It requires precise heat control, proper filler material, and skilled technique to avoid weak joints, porosity, or cracking. Since sled decks experience constant vibration, dynamic loading, and temperature swings, every weld becomes a structural component—not just a connection point. Poor weld penetration or contamination can lead to stress fractures over time, especially in high-load areas like ramp supports, track channels, and tie-down points. Strong, clean welds ensure the deck maintains its structural integrity under repeated use. In real-world conditions—loading heavy snowmobiles in freezing temperatures, hauling long distances, or navigating rough terrain—weld quality directly impacts safety. Properly executed aluminum welds distribute stress evenly across the frame and reduce the likelihood of fatigue failure. This means fewer repairs, longer service life, and greater confidence every time you load or unload your machine. Investing in a Dura Deck sled deck built with expert craftsmanship and aluminum welding isn’t just about durability. It’s about protecting your equipment, your vehicle, and your safety.

Precision welding has always been and will remain our focus with all of our Dura Deck products. Welding our aluminum sled decks demands a rare blend of precision welding technique and hands-on experience. Because aluminum dissipates heat rapidly and is highly sensitive to contamination, each weld requires exact control of temperature, torch angle, and travel speed to maintain strength without warping the material. Our expert welders meticulously prep every joint—cleaning, beveling, and fitting components so the final structure can withstand heavy loads, vibration, and harsh winter conditions. Through careful bead placement and consistent penetration, our team of welders create welds that are not only structurally sound but also clean and polished, reflecting the craftsmanship and attention to detail that our high-quality aluminum sled decks depend on.

Dura Decks are Built with High-Grade Aluminum Dura Deck uses thicker-grade aluminum for both the framing and the deck surface. This all-aluminum construction helps with rust resistance, weight, and long-term durability. Using aluminum instead of steel or wood reduces maintenance and improves longevity. Manufacturing Location & Process They manufacture their sled decks in Tower City, North Dakota. According to the company, they have in-house engineers working from concept to fabrication. Their operation is relatively small and family-run, which they say gives them more control over quality and customization. Dura Decks are Built with Structural Reinforcement The decks are “extra re-enforced” compared to a basic or lightweight build. That reinforcement comes in the form of stronger framing, likely cross-members or structural ribs underneath the load surface, though Dura Deck doesn’t detail exactly every brace in public specs. Decking Surface & Design The Platinum model uses aluminum decking — not wood, not composite. The design includes expandable sliding sides to widen the deck footprint (up to 102″ width) for better tie-down and stability. They include a telescopic ramp (10′ 6″) for loading/unloading. They also have adjustable legs so the deck sits at a low and stable profile in the truck bed.

Elevated Powersports becomes a Dura Deck Dealer! They are located in Billings, MT. They are an authorized dealer for ATVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles, and watercraft from Can-Am, Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo, and Husqvarna. They have been in the business for 8 years and they know what you need. With a friendly and knowledgeable staff, they are ready to let you experience exceptional service every time you visit. Billings, MT – Elevated has an exceptional shopping experience: Elevated Powersports is conveniently located near the areas of Butte, Helena, Bozeman, Great Falls, and Miles City.

Each sled deck is hand built right here in the United States. Our manufacturing facility is located just outside of Fargo, North Dakota. We have a specialized design and fabrication team that takes the raw materials, welds them, and manufacturers each sled deck. Thanks to our great dealers and snowmobile enthusiasts, we have a surplus of orders this season. We are burning daylight at both ends of the day to get these decks put together and out the door to you by the time the snow flies. At Dura Deck, we appreciate each and every one of you who run a Dura Deck sled deck. We strive every day to innovate and continually advance our deck designs to keep making your sled hauling experiences a dream.

Our Dura Deck sled decks are sought after by many this snow season. Our manufacturing team has been running nonstop to keep up with the demands from the industry. Dealers are having a hard time keeping inventory. Loads of people are flocking in to get their hands on all of our special features.

Your sled deck gets special care when we deliver directly to you or a dealer near you. Whether to you directly or to a dealer near you, our sled decks get special service when they are sent out. We want your deck to arrive to you just as if it were coming directly out of our manufacturing process.

Sled deck shipping available in three different options for your Dura Deck: