If the object to be lifted is wheel-based, or on a cart, the inclusion of a Cart Stop or Retention Ramp is usually necessary. Haulers of spillable liquids will need a material that allows liquid to pass through the platform loading surface whereas operators working in highly corrosive areas will need a platform that is resistant to corrosion. Liftgate manufacturers offer multiple variations of platform materials to suit different applications. For instance, the load width on a Railgate may be listed at 83-inches wide, but if that model is equipped with a Self-close Arm, the true loading width may only be 80- to 81-inches wide towards the rear of the platform where that arm is located. When determining the necessary loading area, be sure to account for all variables. Parallel-arm lifts may only offer up to 41-inches of loading depth whereas Tuckunder lifts or Railgates offer up to 60- to 70-inch depths. Since the liftgate platform width is generally dictated by the width of the vehicle, the optional size is primarily “loading depth.” Different styles of liftgates offer varying degrees of platform depth. Platform loading sizes are commonly listed as width x depth. If the liftgate will only ever be lifting 800lbs at a time, then the user has a wider range of lifts to choose from than if the necessary capacity is over 2000lbs. Required lifting capacity will greatly determine what types of liftgates a user will want to initially look at. and a 2000lb lifting capacity may be more appropriate than a 1500. Now the total weight on the liftgate is upwards of 1400lbs. For example, a transporter may have a 1200lb object they will be moving however, if that object goes on a pallet and is then moved by a pallet jack, that could easily add another 200lbs. The total sum of weight that will be put onto a liftgate platform must also be considered. When determining lifting capacity, it is a good rule of thumb to round up, and round up generously. The standard range of lifting capacities for flatbeds and vans is between 1000lbs.
This is a vital step in narrowing down the number of compatible liftgate models for any particular use, but keep in mind that other factors will most likely restrict compatibility even further. Knowing what a liftgate will be lifting will help determine the required lifting capacity, platform size, and additional options. In order to find the liftgate that best suits ones needs, a few crucial questions must first be answered. When it comes to flatbed, stake, or box truck liftgate applications, the different vehicle configurations can be quite numerous (and individual lifting needs vary to an even larger degree).
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