What is a Tail Lift?
A tail lift is a mechanical device permanently installed on the rear of a work truck, van, or lorry, and is designed to facilitate the handling of
goods from ground level or a loading dock to the level of the vehicle bed, or vice versa.
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What are the different types of tail lifts?
Column Lifts. Column lifts are best suited to smaller vehicles with limited ground clearance.
Cantilever Lifts. Cantilever lifts are chassis-mounted and fold upwards to form part of the rear.
Tuckaway Lifts. Tuckaway lifts are also chassis-mounted with a foldable split platform.
What are the risks of tail lift?
The risk of people falling should always be considered because tail lifts involve working at a height, that is, on the body of the vehicle or on the platform itself.
vehicles or pedestrians colliding with tail lifts while in use.
What is the load capacity of a tail lift?
A tail lift fitted to an LCV such as a Luton van is generally capable of lifting up to 500 kg whereas a tail lift fitted to an HGV lorry is capable of holding up to 4000 kg.
What is the tail lift made of?
Constructed from aluminum for maximum weight saving and durability, this column lift has been specifically designed for light commercial vehicles.