Choosing a liftgate
Start with three questions: what truck or body is it going on, how heavy is your heaviest single load, and how do you load (dock, ground, both)? The answers point to the liftgate type and capacity.
Types we install
| Type | Fits | Examples (from maker documents) |
|---|---|---|
| Pickup liftgates | Full-size pickups | Maxon C2 Pickup (1,300 or 1,500 lb models); Tommy Gate G2-60 Pickup Series |
| Service-body liftgates | Service and utility bodies | Tommy Gate G2-54 Service Body Series; Maxon C2 Service Body |
| Stakebed & van-body | Stake, platform and box bodies | Maxon C2 Stakebed & Van Body (1,600 lb models) |
| Dump-through | Dump bodies | Maxon C2 Dump Through (1,600 lb) — works as a liftgate and a dump tailgate |
| Tuckunder | Box and stake bodies | Tommy Gate Tuckunder TKT (2,500/3,000 lb), TKL (2,500 lb), TKR (4,000 lb) |
| Railgate, cantilever, V2/650 van | Box trucks and vans | Tommy Gate Railgate, Cantilever, V2 and 650 series |
How the G2 works
Tommy Gate describes the G2 Series as parallel-arm, with dual hydraulic cylinders applying power to both sides of the platform.
Owning one
- Run the maker’s daily checks — Maxon’s C2 operation manual starts with “Recommended daily operation checks” and says to keep the manual in the cab.
- Register it: Tommy Gate asks owners to register within 30 days of purchase.
- Never exceed the rated capacity on the platform decal.
Liftgate manuals, spec sheets and warranty links
Sources: Maxon C2 product pages and operation manuals (maxonlift.com); Tommy Gate document library, G2 product information and warranty registration (tommygate.com). Capacity and fit depend on the exact model and truck; VSI confirms on every quote.