Tommy Gate Flatbed, Stake & Van lift

Flatbed, Stake & van liftgates fit a variety of box, van, flatbed, and other larger truck bodies that require a wider clear opening.

Original Series liftgates are available in 1,000, 1,300 and 1,600 lbs capacities

See Also:

  • Dump-through Lift N Dump applications for dump platform and dump bodies.
  • For heavier-duty needs, the Rail Gate Series is available with up to 2,000 lbs. of capacity for flatbed, stake and van body trucks.

Download  Specifications
Flatbed, Stake & Van Series (Original Series)

Tommy Gate's line of Flatbed, Stake and Van liftgate fit truck bodies from 80" to 96" wide (some sizes may require special mounting brackets).

Standard Features:

 

  • A - Platform Torsion Assist Bar
  • B - Lift arms designed to reduce friction
  • C - Hydraulic & electrical systems enclosed in Main Frame box cover
    • D. Pressure Relief valve
    • E. Hydraulic flow control valve
    • F. Power cable molded with ground cable
  • G - Curb-side mounted fixed control
  • H - Latex coated drop chains
  • I - Steel platform (options)
 

 Standard Features

Torsion Assist Bar
A Torsion Assist Bar aids in closing the liftgate platform.

Included with all Flatbed, Stake & Van Series standard steel and optional Extruded Aluminum platforms.
Standard Steel platform (options)
The liftgate platform is available as standard steel or in optional materials.

Click here for a complete list of platform materials.
Latex-coated drop chains
Latex-coated chains reduce noise.
Fixed Control
Liftgates come standard with a Curb side Fixed control. For safety and ease of use, the control features:
  • A - "Power On" LED light (blinking light indicates low-voltage)
  • B - "Liftgate Enabled" LED light
  • C - Main "Power On" switch, press to arm, press twice to reset low voltage
  • D - Toggle-style switch is easier to operate with work gloves than push button controls.
  • E - A reset button located under the logo is used to turn power onto the liftgate. A Timer deactivates the liftgate 90 seconds after the last operation. This helps control unauthorized use.
  • Low-Voltage protection helps prevent electrical failure.

Link to Optional Remote Pendant Control
Main Frame Box

The Main Frame Box cover is removable with platform in the up or down position. The electrical and hydraulic systems are located inside for easy access while being protected from the elements.

Located inside are the pump and motor unit, cables, cylinders, and:

-Pressure Relief valve - Prevents the raising of the lift if the platform is overloaded.

-Molded Ground/Power Cable

All Liftgates come standard with a full-length molded ground and power cable and a circuit breaker.

Molded Power Cable

The dual-cable design allows a direct connection from the liftgate to the battery without needing a separate ground connection or ground strap.

 The 150 amp circuit breaker with manual reset helps protect the electrical system.

Circuit Breaker

-Cylinder Mounted Flow Control valve - The flow control valve guards against uncontrolled descent in event of hose failure.

-Pump and Motor - The full-size pump and motor unit has a two year warranty.
Trailer Hitch compatible
A Tommy Gate Flatbed, Stake & Van Series liftgate can be installed with many existing hitches.
Model
Capacity (lbs)
Travel
Gate Width
Clear Opening
Platform Loadable Area (WxD)
Platform Taper
2 Piece Folding Platform
Application Code
Gate Weight* (lbs)
72-1046 TP
1000
46
72
69
69x36
4
No
F
500
72-1046 EA
1000
46
72
69
66x37
4
No
F
515
80-1046 TP
1000
46
80
78
78x36
4
No
E
540
80-1046 EA
1000
46
80
78
75x37
4
No
E
555
86-1046 TP
1000
46
86
83
83x36
4
No
ABD
560
86-1046 EA
1000
46
86
83
80x37
4
No
ABD
575
91-1046 TP
1000
46
91
88
88x36
4
No
AC
570
91-1046 EA
1000
46
91
88
85x37
4
No
AC
585
72-1350 TP
1300
50
72
69
69x36
4
No
F
500
72-1350 EA
1300
50
72
69
66x37
4
No
F
515
80-1350 TP
1300
50
80
78
78x36
4
No
E
540
80-1350 EA
1300
50
80
78
75x37
4
No
E
555
86-1350 TP
1300
50
86
83
83x36
4
No
ABD
565
86-1350 EA
1300
50
86
83
80x37
4
No
ABD
575
91-1350 TP
1300
50
91
88
88x36
4
No
AC
575
91-1350 EA
1300
50
91
88
85x37
4
No
AC
585
72-1650 TP
1600
50
72
69
69x36
4
No
F
510
72-1650 EA
1600
50
72
69
66x37
4
No
F
515
80-1650 TP
1600
50
80
78
78x36
4
No
E
545
80-1650 EA
1600
50
80
78
75x37
4
No
E
560
86-1650 TP
1600
50
86
83
83x36
4
No
ABD
565
86-1650 EA
1600
50
86
83
80x37
4
No
ABD
580
91-1650 TP
1600
50
91
88
88x36
4
No
AC
580
91-1650 EA
1600
50
91
88
85x37
4
No
AC
595
All measurements in inches, unless specified. WxD - Width x Depth
TP - Standard Treadplate Steel platform * - Add 15 lbs for TP shipping weight. Add 110 lbs for EA model shipping weight.
EA - Extruded Aluminum platform  
   

Application Code

Body Style
Body Size (width)
A. Flatbed, Stake or Van
96"
B. Flatbed, Stake or Van
90"
C. Cut-away (hi-cube)
96"
D. Cut-away (hi-cube) or Step-van
90"
E. Flatbed, Stake or Van (narrow)
85"
F. Flatbed, Stake or Van (narrow)
80"