A hydraulic lift gate is essential to your delivery vehicles. The use of a hydraulic lift gate takes the strain off your team member's back creating a safer and more productive work environment. Hydraulic lift gates can also be attached to vans, utility trucks and other heavy duty vehicles for use in all industries.

Read hydraulic lift gate information to learn how to measure your trucks for the right gate as well as proper operating procedure for training purposes. To find hydraulic lift gate manufacturers and dealers, you should:

1. Buy a new hydraulic lift gate for the highest quality and most inclusive warranty available.

2. Purchase a used or refurbished hydraulic lift gate to save money.

3. Find hydraulic lift gate replacement parts for repairs on existing lift gates you own.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Purchase a new hydraulic lift gate from a reputable lift gate manufacturer

Find a hydraulic lift gate provider offering new lift gates to get the highest quality lift gate and most inclusive warranty. Don't forget to ask about installation and shipping for a complete price quote.

I recommend: Tymetal offers a variety of commercial and industrial hydraulic lift gates, including vertical lifts, overhead slide lifts and swing gates. Waltco is an industry leader in hydraulic lift gates and offers customization to find the lift gate perfect for your truck.

Buy a used hydraulic lift gate to save money on the initial investment in a lift gate

Find a used hydraulic lift gate supplier to find the lift gate you need for less or consider leasing a hydraulic lift gate. Ask about warranties, returns, shipping and installation for a complete price quote.

I recommend: Del Liftgates is a leading manufacturer of lift gates available through Crensaw. They also offer used lift gates. Versalift East offers rental and leasing on lift gates and other utility equipment. They also offer information on rent to own and tax break programs.

Find hydraulic lift gate replacement parts for repairs

Use hydraulic lift gate replacement parts to repair or refurbishes a salvage lift gate, or keep replacement parts on hand for quick repairs. Replacement parts for hydraulic lift gates are offered by the manufacturer's as well, if you purchased new, contact the manufacturer you purchased from for replacement part information and the warranty info that may cover the cost.

I recommend: Check the hydraulic lift gate list of replacement parts at National Liftgate Parts for the parts you need to repair your lift gate. You can download the catalog or search online. Elpers Truck Equipment carries replacement parts for lift gates and offers used equipment to help you control costs.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Properly train all employees who will use the hydraulic lift gate to avoid injury and damage.