A Dhollandia cantilever tail-lift is a rear-mounted lifting platform that is stowed vertically and forms part or all of the vehicle's rear closure. It provides a controlled means of loading and unloading goods between ground level and the vehicle floor.
How a cantilever tail-lift works
The platform is hinged and mounted to the rear of the vehicle via a chassis-mounted lift frame. In its stowed position, it sits vertically and acts as a door or part of the rear closure. When deployed, the platform rotates downwards from the vertical position to ground level.
Hydraulic cylinders control both the lifting and tilting motion of the platform, with the exact configuration varying depending on model and load capacity. The platform can then be raised or lowered to align with the vehicle floor.
An angled lip at the outer edge of the platform allows wheeled equipment such as pallet trucks and roll cages to transition smoothly between the ground and the platform, supporting direct ground-level loading.
Typical use cases
Dhollandia cantilever tail-lifts are commonly used where frequent loading and unloading takes place without fixed loading bays. They are suited to operations involving:
- Palletised goods
- Roll cages
- General distribution deliveries
The design supports efficient ground-level handling, making it suitable for multi-drop delivery work.
Safety and additional features
Additional safety features can be specified to suit operational requirements. These may include side gates and flashing lights to improve operator safety and visibility during loading and unloading.
Dhollandia cantilever tail-lifts are available in a range of platform sizes, load capacities and configurations, from lightweight units to heavy-duty systems, allowing the lift to be matched to the vehicle and application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is a cantilever tail-lift powered?
A cantilever tail-lift is powered by an electro-hydraulic system supplied either from the tractive unit battery via an Anderson lead, or from a loading bay power supply. The electrical supply drives a hydraulic pump, which controls the lifting and lowering of the platform.
