Kit cares for liftgate sockets, plugs

Phillips Industries’ new dual pole maintenance kit includes the tools to remove contaminants and corrosion from liftgate sockets and plugs, and even identify degraded pins. A bronze cleaning brush…

Maxon liftgates leverage low bed heights

Maxon Lift’s Tuk-a-Way MXT-25 and MXT-33 liftgate models combine a low bed height with a level-ramping ride feature. Stability and performance come via a twin cylinder, mid-arm design. Both…

Carry That Weight: 5 secrets to spec’ing better liftgates

TORONTO, Ont. -- Much rides on your liftgate spec'ing decision: your cargo, your customers' satisfaction, and literally, your drivers. Short-spec’ your liftgate and you put all that and more at risk. You can buy a liftgate for any vehicle from a pickup truck to a tractor-trailer, and units that can handle weights ranging from 600 to 3,000 kg. They come in various configurations. Some with fold-away platforms and some with sliding platforms...