What is a tail lift?
A tail lift is a mechanically-operated platform mounted to the rear of a vehicle. The platform is raised or lowered so it is either level with the body of the vehicle or the ground. Therefore, awkward or heavy items can be unloaded easily without the risk of injury or incident.
What kinds of tail lift are there?
Column Lifts
Column lifts are best suited to smaller vehicles with limited ground clearance. The platform is rear-mounted via an H-frame and runs vertically across the body of the vehicle. The lift is chain linked to a hydraulic power pack, while the exterior platform can be manually opened and closed.
Cantilever Lifts
Cantilever lifts are chassis mounted and fold upwards to form part of the rear. They are chiefly used for large loads unsuited to smaller column lifts. While the operational cycle time is quite slow, cantilever lifts are fully hydraulic. Therefore, they have greater lifting capabilities than column lifts.
Tuckaway Lifts
Tuckaway lifts are also chassis mounted with a foldable split platform. Unlike a column lift or cantilever, it does not restrict access to the rear as it requires less storage space. What’s more, as the lift is mounted beneath the rear, it is unlikely to get damaged. However, they do require more ground clearance.Why use a tail lift?
At Aspland Self Drive, you can hire a Luton Tail Lift from just £65.00 per day. Our tail lifts are either hydraulic or pneumatically driven and can be operated via remote control. They are perfect for the easy management and transportation of goods, such as when moving house or for courier businesses.