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A CANAD1AN-designed tailgate loader is on sale in Britain and was featured at the Motor Show in Birmingham on the stand of Foreline Products, of Bishopstoke, Eastleigh, Hampshire.
This is the Truckmaster, designed to fit all types of lorries and trailers with standard bed heights from 91.4cm (3ft) to 137.1cm (4ft 6in).
The Truckmaster folds out of the way for dock loading and has four lifting arms for extra stability enabling the full rated load of 998kg (2,2001b) to be lifted, even if it is not evenly distributed. With control handles on the kerb side for safe and easy operation, the twin-torsion springs allow the platform to fold easily. Overall platform size is 223.5cm (7ft 4in) x 88.9cm (2ft 11in) including a standard 101.6mm (4in) tapered ramp flipover extension. It has a steel body, and all major pivot points, manufactured out of high-tensile steel pins, have grease fittings, in order to promote longer life.
Heavy-duty 50.8mm (2in) channel dock bumpers double as a step and the Truckmaster is protected against damage from reversing knocks, but rubber dock bumpers and 76.2mm (3in) channels are options.
Both 12 volt and 24 volt power packs are available for the Truckmaster and other options include a flow control volve, winter cover and butt and extension.