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 | This section is designed to serve as a general guide to the selection of the proper Anthony Liftgate for your industry. Please call your local Anthony dealer (see Dealer Locator section of this Web Site) or call Anthony Liftgates at 1-815-842-3383 to discuss details of your specific application if you have any questions or concerns. |
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Tuckunder Models | | | TuckUnder model liftgates mount to the
chassis frame of a truck or trailer and tuck and store
underneath the rear of the truck or trailer. In the stored
or tucked position they provide unobstructed access to
the truck or trailer doorway. TuckUnder models are typically
a 'ramp ride' design but may be specified as
a 'level ride' for certain models and applications.
Ramp ride means that the platform is basically level at
the truck floor position and it then ramps down gradually
as it approaches and then touches the ground. The ramp
edge is therefore touching the ground at that point. A
level ride TuckUnder platform ramp edge may not touch
the ground at the fully lowered position and may need
a pivoting ramp in order to touch the ground. The platform
moves in an arch from the truck floor to the ground and
the ground to the truck floor. More... |
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RailTrac Models | | | Railtrac models mount to the rear frame
of a truck or trailer. They typically store in a vertical
position covering a portion of the rear doorway and can
usually be lowered in a vertical position to the ground
to allow access to the doorway. Depending upon the platform
size and/or the truck bed height the platform may not
lower fully to allow complete access to the doorway. In
this case, often times a RailTuck model or a 'bed
height stored' platform may be considered which,
when configured correctly, can allow for complete unobstructed
rear doorway access. RailTrac models have basically what
is called a 'level ride' platform which means
that the platform moves vertically in a level position
with the rear of the truck bed. The platform typically
will lay flat on the ground for loading. If the truck
is not on level ground, obviously the platform will be
un level to that same degree. More... |
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Conventional Models | | These are the first type of liftgate
design invented (by the Anthony Company in 1941). They
mount to the chassis frame of a truck or trailer (usually
a straight truck) and store in a position against the
rear doorway.
They are often used on stake bed trucks to provide a lifting
device and a tailgate at the same time. The platforms
are generally of the 'ramp ride' design. A level
ride can be provided although special consideration must
be given to accomplish a ramp that will touch the ground
if needed. In this case, a pivoting ramp (such as an aluminum
retention ramp) can be considered. More... |
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Pick-Up Models | | | Pickup truck models are typically mounted
on pickup trucks. The same design is often modified (made
wider with higher truck floor ability) to be used of high
cube vans, stake beds and utility bodies. The platforms
fold up vertically in the stored position as a tailgate.
These liftgates are basically a 'level ride'
design like RailTrac models but move in an arching movement
as do TuckUnders and Conventionals. They are normally
mounted to the truck vertical posts and the truck bed
rear edge. On stake truck beds a gusset is often used
an attached to the truck floor sides to create a corner
post reinforcement for the liftgate. More... |
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