More than just lifting and lowering – accessories, features and services offering real added value for your taillift
Once you’ve chosen the suitable tail lift, the right equipment makes the difference between a simple lifting platform and a professional transport tool. BÄR offers you a comprehensive range of equipment and services that tailor the Bär Cargolift perfectly to your specific requirements. The focus here isn’t on technology, but on the practical benefits for your day-to-day work.
So the question is: What do you want to achieve with your Bär Cargolift? Or rather, what is your focus?
Find out more in the individual articles by clicking on the image or the headline. There you will find a selection of the most common equipment and services on this topic. Alternatively, you can get in touch with your contact person.
Are you looking for further information on equipment, options and services? You can also find selected tail-lift equipment on the Bär Cargolift website:
Product groups and their standard and optional equipment
You can find the standard scope of delivery as well as options and accessories for a specific product group on the relevant product webpage and in the portfolio brochure linked there. In addition to the available platform systems for each Cargolift, it also shows the weights in the standard specification. You can also find product group extracts from the portfolio brochure in the document downloads section ».
Click on the images or the yellow text to go to the relevant product group website. Selected equipment and components are also presented there.
MyCargolift - Bär Cargolifts with their serial and optional equipment
When you use the MyCargolift product finder, you will receive a PDF download containing the data sheet for the recommended Bär Cargolift, followed by its equipment. As an extract from the portfolio brochure, the standard equipment and options are divided into the following sections:
- Lifting mechanism – beneath the vehicle, usually made of steel, black and unobtrusive
- Platform – usually the most visible part of the lift, made of aluminum, the actual loading area
- Control elements – permanently installed, via cable or radio – presented in the PDF according to availability
- Vehicle connection – if there are any special requirements for installation
Why not try out the MyCargolift product finder for yourself!
Innovations from BÄR and special solutions
Features that BÄR, as the manufacturer and developer of these technologies, classifies as innovative, special or requiring further explanation can also be found online. These include:
Aluminum platforms »
Or the question: why does BÄR not offer steel platforms?
CabControl »
Operated via radio control from the cab
NightGuide »
Safety first! With the flashing platform edge
Bär SmartControl »
Smart radio control tailored to your requirements
SmartCharge »
The reliable power supply for towed units
eBC Controller »
The intelligent electronic control system with a wide range of options
Bär Control EVO »
The robust control unit from BÄR for long-term use
Roll-stops »
Available for two to five trolleys
Data interface »
Bär CargoConnect for telematics connection to your vehicle
Find out how the lift works »
Not just any lift, but specifically the one with the QR code – that’s what HowToCargoLift – the online user manual – tells you.
Will the lift fit my vehicle? »
BÄR’s fitment calculation programme has known the answer since 2008. Look forward to the relaunch in 2026!
Clicking on an image or the yellow heading will take you to the relevant Bär Cargolift webpage.
Services covering the entire product life cycle of a Bär Cargolift
When using a tail lift, choosing the right Bär Cargolift and its equipment and features is of central importance. Just as important as the purchase price are the running costs incurred during intensive use. Because BÄR also offers solutions for the efficient use of your Cargolift – so that you can use your Bär Cargolift for as long and as efficiently as possible. In the Service section of this website, you will find further information on:
Help and information for vehicle operators and drivers
SOS - in the event of a fault »
First aid if the taillift stops working – from a simple reboot to emergency operation.
Liftgate not working? »
Scan the QR code on the lift, scroll down to the troubleshooting section for this lift.
Service partner search
So you can find the nearest qualified workshop as quickly as possible.
Life cycle costs »
Information on warranty, extended warranty or maintenance and repair contracts
Click on an image or the heading to go to the relevant service topic.
Information, services and applications for service partners and workshops
Discover the Bär Cargolift service world »
Would you like to buy tail lift spare parts? Then the Bär Cargolift webshop offers you a wide range of options for finding the perfect original spare part at your price. Drawing on the manufacturer’s expertise, this online shop supports you with various tools and additional information.
Spare parts
For maintenance, servicing, retrofitting and repairs – in the spare parts catalogue or online shop
Diagnosesoftware
Bär CargoCheck for fast and reliable service – whether for maintenance, inspection or repair
Training
To become a service partner or find out about the latest developments regarding Bär Cargolift
Click on an image or the heading to be taken to the relevant service topic.
Conclusion: Lift equipment makes all the difference
The suitable equipment combined with a wide range of services makes your Bär Cargolift the perfect tool for your specific transport requirements. From basic safety features to highly specialised solutions – BÄR offers the right Cargolift for every requirement, with customised equipment and performance.
In the following articles, BÄR presents equipment, features, options, accessories, web applications and services on the following key topics:
Too much information? No problem! The experts at Bär Cargolift will be happy to advise you. They can assist you in selecting the right Cargolift and its equipment, as well as with any questions regarding operation and service. Contact »
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Safety-related equipment can help protect drivers, pedestrians, and cargo during loading operations. Common solutions include enhanced lighting systems, safety controls, warning devices, and load-securing features that reduce the risk of accidents and damage. These features are particularly valuable in busy urban delivery environments and low-visibility conditions. A variety of these safety-focused solutions are available for Bar Cargolift tail lifts.
A tail lift can be configured with different platform types, control systems, vehicle interfaces, and operational features depending on the transport task. Customization ensures that the lifting solution supports the vehicle's payload, delivery processes, and operating environment efficiently. Bar Cargolift tail lifts offer a wide range of equipment and service options for application-specific customization.
Operational safety requires a combination of visible platform safety elements, secure platform edges, and stable loading areas. Features like flashing platform edge (BÄR name "NightGuide") and mechanical roll-stops for trolleys as well as suitable control elements significantly reduce the risk of accidents for the driver and the surrounding area. These advanced protective features are standard or optional safety innovations systematically integrated into Bar Cargolift tail lifts.
Each product group has a dedicated webpage on the Bar Cargolift website that lists a selection of standard equipment and available options. Portfolio brochure extracts are also downloadable on these product group pages including platform systems and weights in standard specification as well as available equipment. For vehicle integration requirements, information on certificates — such as underrun protection — is available in the document section of this website. The MyCargolift product finder generates a PDF data sheet including full equipment details for the recommended Bar Cargolift, making it a practical reference tool during the body-building specification phase.
Bär Cargolift offers a structured first-aid approach for faults: a dedicated SOS troubleshooting page guides drivers from simple reboot steps through to emergency operation, and the service partner search tool locates the nearest qualified workshop via Google Maps. To ensure rapid assistance in any fault situation, Bar Cargolift provides drivers and rental operators with HowToCargoLift for instant model-specific troubleshooting via QR code, and Bär CargoRate contracts for predictable repair costs — a complete support package for every Bar Cargolift in your rental fleet.