Species, types and models of tail lifts at Bär Cargolift
Tail lifts have become an integral part of modern logistics. They make loading and unloading commercial vehicles - from vans to long lorries - much easier. But not all tail lifts are the same. There are various types of tail lifts, which differ in terms of their design, function and area of application. Here you will find an overview of the most common types and models at Bär Cargolift:
- The classic: The tail lift with upright platform at the rear of the vehicle
- Hidden under the carrier vehicle: Retractable tail gates
- Placed under the vehicle: Tuck-away lifts
In the following, these types of tail lifts are presented in terms of how they work, the typical areas of application and the models available from Bär Cargolift. The first part focuses on the classic: the tail lift with an upright platform at the rear of the vehicle. The second part deals with tail lifts under the vehicle body.
The classic: The tail lift with upright platform at the rear of the vehicle
BÄR calls this type of lift a Standard Cargolift or VanLift when fitted to panel vans. Colloquially, this is a tail lift, a loading platform, tailgate, lifting platform, sometimes also called loading ramp or loading bridge. The striking distinguishing feature is the platform at the rear of the vehicle in the driving position. It can be used as a rear end or mounted behind the doors of the vehicle body. It can be fitted to different body types - whether dry freight, fresh goods or deep-freeze bodies - and even flatbeds if necessary. Standard Cargolifts are particularly suitable if the loading aid is required frequently.
Functions
When in use, the platform is controlled hydraulically via a control element - for example the Bär Control EVO control unit. To start with, it is folded open (open function). With the lifting and lowering functions, the platform automatically tilts up and down on the ground. The open platform can be loaded so that the load can be loaded into or unloaded from the vehicle. After the loading process, the platform is raised (lift function) and closed (close function) using the control element.
Bär Cargolift offers additional operating functions. Further information including operating films can be found on the Bär Control EVO control box page.
Areas of application
Standard Cargolifts are versatile and suitable for a wide range of transported goods. These vary from catering roll containers, courier and parcels to beverage pallets with electric pallet trucks. This is why these Cargolifts are available in different versions with load capacities of 500 kg to 3,000 kg - adapted to the carrier vehicles and the requirements of the vehicle owner:
» High-performance tail lifts, because the focus is on maximum availability in multi-shift operation
» Lightweight tail lifts for maximum payload
» Flexible tail lifts so that a rear door is still accessible
» Price-performance-optimised tail lifts with a focus on the essentials
» High-performance tail lifts, because the focus is on maximum availability in multi-shift operation
The requirements in professional logistics are high: heavy, diverse transport goods from food trolleys to beverage pallets with electric pallet trucks, networked fleet management, diverse carrier vehicles. The answer from BÄR is the Bär Cargolift Standard S4. It offers:
- Robust mechanics
- High load moment with extensive lifting reserves
- High platforms
- A wide range of mounting options on various carrier vehicles
- Various equipment options for optimum integration into the transport process
- Upgradeable control system with standardised data interface
The performance-optimised Standard S4 Cargolifts are:
- BC 750 S4
- BC 1000 S4
- BC 1500 S4
- BC 2000 S4
- BC 2000 S4A
- BC 2000 S4U
- BC 2000 S4V
- BC 2500 S4
- BC 2500 S4A
- BC 2500 S4T
- BC 2500 S4U
- BC 2500 S4V
- BC 3000 S4
Wondering what this abbreviation means? In a nutshell:
BC stands for ‘Bär Cargolift’, followed by the load capacity (e.g. 2000 kg), S means Standard (upright platform), 4 indicates four cylinders and the letter after that indicates a special technical feature. You can find more information in the article on the Bär Cargolift type code.
» Lightweight tail lifts for maximum payload
Light vehicle classes such as panel vans / vans, van chassis up to 7.5 t or trucks up to 8.6 t gross vehicle weight are usually looking for a tail lift that is optimised for weight. This is because the focus is on the payload, i.e. the question: How much can I actually load into my vehicle with a deep-freeze extension, refrigeration unit and lift? Weight-optimised Cargolifts also reduce fuel consumption.
In addition to the aluminium platform, the weight reduction is made possible by the use of high-strength steel, a smaller number of cylinders and technology that has been tried and tested for decades.
The payload-optimised VanLifts, Cargolifts with a load capacity of 750 kg and Standard S2 / S4L Cargolifts are:
- BC 500 S2V
- BC 600 S2V
- BC 750 S2L
- BC 750 S2S
- BC 1000 S2
- BC 1500 S4L
What do these abbreviations mean? In short:
BC stands for ‘Bär Cargolift’, followed by the load capacity (e.g. 750 kg), S means Standard (upright platform), 2 indicates two cylinders, the letter after that indicates a special technical feature. You can find more information in the article on the Bär Cargolift type code.
» Flexible tail lifts so that a rear door is still accessible
Standard Cargolifts usually cover the rear of the commercial vehicle. However, more flexibility is required in the light vehicle classes in particular. This is why BÄR offers a vertically folded FreeAccess platform for panel vans / vans and van chassis. At BÄR, "FreeAccess" stands for the folded platform behind the vehicle doors.
FreeAccess Vanlifts / Cargolifts are:
- BC 500 A2V
- BC 600 A2V
- BC 750 A2L
What does the product name mean? In short:
BC stands for ‘Bär Cargolift’, followed by the load capacity (e.g. 600 kg), A stands for FreeAccess (the upright, vertically folded platform), 2 indicates two cylinders, the letter after that indicates a special technical feature. Further information can be found in the article on the Bär Cargolift type code.
» Price-performance-optimised tail lifts with a focus on the essentials
For those who are only looking for ‘open, close, up, down’ and like to concentrate on the essentials - at a cost-optimised price, BÄR offers the Bär Cargolift Basic:
- BC 150 S
What does this product name mean? The Basic product line has a compact product name:
BC = ‘Bär Cargolift’
150 = Load capacity 1500 kg
S = Standard (standing platform)
For more information, please refer to the Bär Cargolift type code.
Summary
The diversity of modern logistics is also reflected in the selection of different lift systems. Part I of the tail lift types presented the most common lift with a platform behind the vehicle body and the associated Bär Cargolift products. Part II deals with less conspicuous tail lift types: tail lifts under the vehicle body.