Tag - Liftgate
03Oct

Updates on Maxon’s GPTLR Tuk-A-Way® Series That Impact the Install Method

A host of updates have been implemented on Maxon’s Tuk-A-Way® GPTLR liftgate models. Some of these updates affect certain install steps. Please carefully review the new install manual (click here).You will need to pay close attention to these particular pages:Pages 18 – 24 concerning STEP 1 and STEP 2: GPTLR main assembly and extension plate are now installed separately (extension plate first) identical to all other Maxon Tuk-A-Way® liftgates. The new installation brackets set up a 5/8” gap between the...

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14Sep

Proper Liftgate Maintenance Makes A Big Difference In Efficiency and Safety

All fleets are concerned with vehicle productivity and safety because this helps improve their bottom line. That is one reason why, depending on the vocation, fleets add liftgates to their trucks and trailers. There are many different styles of liftgates, including conventional; raillift/railgate; column lift; stowaway/tuckunder/flipaway; side loader; top lift; cantilever and gas bottle. Nevertheless, all liftgates are designed to enhance productivity in loading and unloading operations, especially when the shipping or receiving location doesn’t have a loading dock and manual...

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12Sep

The Importance of Routine Maintenance on Your Truck With a Liftgate

Probably the most innovative invention for the trucking industry since the reefer by Frederick McKinley Jones in the 1940’s, is the liftgate. The liftgate is an essential part of just about every trucking company whether you are transporting dry goods or perishable items. There are different types of liftgates, some area hydraulic and others are a mechanical system. Regardless they are both used to lower and unload large objects safely. Some systems can even support thousands of pounds. Benefits to Owning...

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01Aug

Proper truck maintenance is vital to success in dairy industry

The dairy industry is a very demanding application with its 24-hour-a-day operation, regardless of weather conditions, heavy loads and stop-and-go deliveries. Add to that the fact that the equipment needed to haul dairy products — insulated reefer boxes, lift gates, heavy-duty chassis — is expensive. Product integrity is of utmost importance when hauling dairy products because they are very sensitive to temperature changes. In the dairy industry, the amount of time product spends above 33 degrees Fahrenheit is directly proportional to...

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06Jul

Freight Loading and Unloading: 9 Tips and Tricks

If you don’t have a business with a dock, freight loading or unloading can become very stressful very fast. This is why we’ve prepared a few tips for you in case you’re unsure of how to proceed. 1) Be prepared. The best thing you can do is think aheadIf the carrier arrives and your location doesn’t have the means to load or unload the cargo, the driver will simply leave. This will cause avoidable delays or extra charges since carriers tend...

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06Jun

What is a Liftgate and How Does it Work?

If you are asking about liftgates, then odds are you are expecting a delivery that requires one. There is no need to worry. They are simple in function, easy to use, and not as rare of service as you might think. What is a LiftgateIt is a piece of hydraulic (sometimes electric) equipment that installs on the rear of a truck which enables freight to be lifted from the ground to the height of the truck’s tailgate, or from the tailgate to...

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11May

Powering Liftgates

Liftgates used a few times a day on over-the-road hauls often run off the truck’s battery and experience few power problems. But delivery routes with multiple stops may not provide enough battery charge time, causing trucks not to start and liftgates not to work. Advances in batteries and charging systems, as well as the use of solar panels, are helping to change that. “Typically, the charging system on a tractor-trailer is the alternator,” said Bruce Purkey, founder and former chief creative engineer...

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09May

Rig of the Month: Flying A 40-foot Renegade Lift Gate Trailer

With the company acquired approximately a year ago, the very popular line of Renegade trailers are discontinued following this unit. This month’s featured trailer includes some unique news related to the history of Renegade trailer and their dedicated following. Flying A Motorsports has in stock one of the final Renegade trailers that will be produced by the manufacturer. This new 40-foot lift gate trailer features all of the workmanship racers appreciate, but will not be available again at this price point. “Renegade...

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04May

5 practices to improve your truck’s liftgate performance

Liftgates are an important tool in protecting workers from injuries and ensuring cargo goes undamaged. They can, however, quickly drain the auxiliary batteries used to operate them. For the batteries to last the entire day, drivers are forced to leave their trucks idling during loading and unloading in order to keep the alternator spinning and charging. In addition to costing fleets big on wasted fuel, idling contributes to air pollution and violates government codes in several municipalities. However, if drivers do not...

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02May

Southern shows off brand new equipment trailer

The Southern Jaguars football team unveiled a brand-new equipment trailer with a brand-new design that will accompany the Jags on road games during the upcoming 2022 season and moving forward. Coca-Cola has been a long-time valuable partner to Southern Athletics,” said Roman Banks, Director of Athletics. “I want to thank longtime Coach and Equipment Manager Derek Price for all his efforts in getting this project completed as he has identified this need for a long time. Special thank you to the...

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