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Tailboard Loaders
VJERTILIFT and Vertiswing are the V names given to two tailboard loaders introduced by the Service Engineering Co. (Northampton), Ltd.
The Vertiswing, which is suitable for. fitment to lorries, is available in two sizes, with capacities of 10 cwt. and 1 ton, Power is supplied from a power take-off and hydraulic pump to two hydraulic rams, housed within the framework of the unit. The hardwood platform folds up to form the tailboard when not in use. There are two versions of the Vertilift. one intended for use with large vans and pantechnicons, the other with smaller vans. With the former, articles can he stacked at different levels and a load of 6 cwt. can be lifted to a height of 8 ft. A vertical action is used and the unit can be operated by a three-way control, from the platform, from inside the van or from the ground. The unit designed for the smaller vans is available in capacities of 24cwt. and 5 cwt., suitable for 10-cwt., 15-cwt. and 20-cwt. vans. An electro-hydraulic pump is used to supply the two hydraulic rams which raise the platform. The small selfcontained control unit can be placed in any convenient position.