Column Lift Gate:
Column Lift Gates come in several makes and models making it great for just about any application. These Heavy-Duty Lift Gates are the work horses of the Industry!
- 3000 lb to 6000 lb Capacity
- Aluminum, Steel or Galvanized Platforms
- Variety of Sizes & Options Available
- Great Gate for Heavy Palletized Deliveries or Cart Deliveries
- Trailer and Straight Truck Applications
Slider Lift Gate:
Slider Lift Gates are widely used for off-loading products with carts, pallets or hand pallet trucks. These gates increase driver productivity and reducing the risk of driver injuries. These Slider Lift Gates have become most popular for use at the side doors
- 3000 lb to 6000 lb Capacity
- Aluminum, Steel, and Galvanized Platforms
- Variety of Sizes & Options Available
- Great Gate for Heavy Palletized Deliveries or Cart Deliveries
- Trailer and Straight Truck Applications
Tuck Under Lift Gate:
Tuck Under Lift Gates are very popular with straight truck applications. Products being delivered with hand trucks, carts, trays or small pallets are easily off-loaded with a Tuck Under Lift Gate.
- 1500 lb to 5500 lb Capacity
- Aluminum, Steel or Galvanized Platforms
- Level Ride Capabilities Available
- Variety of Sizes & Options Available
- Trailer and Straight Truck Applications
Benefits of Using Lift Gates:
- Driver Retention: Drivers prefer to off load cargo with a lift gate vs. other methods such as walk ramps for the following reasons listed below!
- Increased Safety: Lift gates minimize the physical strain on workers by allowing them to lower heavy items directly instead of lifting them.
- Time Efficiency: The use of lift gates can speed up the unloading process.
- Direct Ground Access: Lift gates provide a direct means of lowering cargo to the ground, allowing for easier and faster unloading in delivery locations that do not have loading docks, unlike ramps, which may require additional maneuvering.
- Versatility: Lift gates can accommodate a wide variety of cargo types and sizes, including bulky items that may not fit securely on ramps.
- Weight Capacity: Many modern lift gates are designed to handle substantial weight, often accommodating loads from 2,000 – 6,000lbs of cargo.
- Enhanced Control: Lift gates allow for more controlled movements of heavy items, reducing the risk of items rolling off or slipping during the unloading process.
- Space-Saving Design: Lift gates do not require as much space to operate as ramps do, making them ideal for deliveries in tight urban environments.
- Automation and Technology: Lift gates are generally equipped with powered controls, making them easier to operate with minimal effort.
- Broader Accessibility: Lift gates can serve a range of delivery points, including residential homes, small businesses, and construction sites, some of which may lack proper loading facilities.
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For more information on how adding a lift gate can improve your fleets productivity and safety, please contact Karissa Rhoades at 636-757-1543 or Erin Theobald at 636-757-1538.
