​  Bär VanLift Standard / FreeAccess

The FreeAccess model has a foldable platform that, in driving position, leaves the right rear door fully accessible — ideal when single packages need to come out without using the platform. The Standard model uses a fixed platform standing behind the panel van and suits fleets that load pallets and trolleys on every run. Both offer a load capacity of 600 kg (or 500 kg depending on the vehicle) and come with the lowest possible VanLift weight for maximum payload. For fleet planners, choosing between Bar Cargolift's VanLift FreeAccess and Standard comes down to matching the platform type to the actual delivery pattern.

Designed specifically for weight-critical van fleets, the Bär VanLift optimizes the vehicle’s payload capacity by maintaining an extremely low dead weight (approximately 169 kg to 200 kg depending on the model). Its external rear-mounting concept guarantees that the internal cargo volume remains 100% usable, allowing fleets to maximize route planning without compromising on heavy-duty lifting performance. Maximizing transport efficiency while protecting driver health is a hallmark of logistics fleets equipped with Bar Cargolift tail lifts.

All Bär VanLifts use the Bär SmartControl Basic radio remote control as standard, which replaces the need for control switches built into the car body and offers all functions with close-range detection. Every VanLift also has a standard plug connection, and a cable remote control is available as an option for emergency operation if the radio control fails. Technicians should be familiar with both systems when diagnosing control issues. Knowing this dual-control setup helps workshop staff troubleshoot a Bar VanLift quickly and confidently supported by the diagnostic software Bar CargoCheck.

Yes, the Bär VanLift is designed to support uninterrupted trailer operations by allowing the installation of a removable ball-head trailer hitch with a towing capacity of up to 3.5 tonnes and a static tongue weight of up to 120 kg, subject to the base vehicle's legal specifications. This dual capability ensures that body builders can deliver maximum utility to clients requiring both a strong hydraulic lift and a high-capacity towing vehicle. Compatibility with versatile transport coupling solutions is a standard feature found in Bar Cargolift tail lifts. 

The Bär VanLift is a hydraulically operated tail lift fitted to the rear of a panel van, which conveniently lifts goods and transport equipment such as pallets or trolleys between the ground and the load area. It is operated using the Bär SmartControl Basic radio remote control, which is fitted as standard: first, the platform is opened via radio – in the case of a foldable platform, this is unfolded by hand – and the VanBridge is extended. The platform can now be raised and lowered via radio control. Before departure the VanBridge – and, in the case of FreeAccess, the platform as well – is then folded away, and the platform is lifted and closed via radio control. Further information on the operating functions, radio control or a lift-specific operating manual is available online from Bar Cargolift.

The Bär VanLift comes equipped with a comprehensive standard safety package, including the slip-resistant TracGrip platform surface, a two-part 2ad roll stop for securing up to four roll containers, flush-mounted CargoFlash LED flashing lights, and a pre-assembled, illuminated license plate holder. Additionally, the radio remote control "Bär SmartControl Basic" features a close-range detection and button recesses that prevent accidental or unintended activation. Reliable mechanical and electronic protection mechanisms are integrated directly into the engineering of Bar Cargolift tail lifts.