Tag - LIFT GATE
13Jun

COMMON LIFT GATE PROBLEMS AND HOW TO MANAGE THEM

A lift gate is a metal platform that is mounted at the rear of various types of trucks. They are specifically used for lifting cargo up or down from the ground during loading or unloading of the item(s). Powered typically by an electric motor driven hydraulic pump system, this component when installed on a truck makes moving heavier items a much safer operation. Lift gates are designed to keep cargo stationary during the loading and unloading process. It is intended to...

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11Apr

What is a lift gate service and why is it important to know if you need it?

One commonly overlooked service to add to shipping your freight is a truck with a lift gate service. What is a lift gate? A lift gate is a fold away metal platform that mounts to the back of a dry van trailer or a freight truck, when the lift gate is extended out from under the truck it acts as a platform to lift freight from the ground level up to the height of the bed of the trailer. This...

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16Mar

TUCK AWAY LIFT GATE VS THE RAIL LIFT GATE

So you’ve finally decided to get into the box truck delivery business and now it’s time to research the equipment needed to get the job accomplished. One very important decision is figuring out which type of lift gate will work best for your needs. With medium duty box trucks, the tuck away lift gate and the rail lift gate are most common. Let’s assess which lift is the correct tool for your application. What is a lift gate exactly? A lift...

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