# Hydraulic tail lift

*Last updated: 2026-06-24*

> A hydraulic tail lift is a platform fitted to the rear of a commercial vehicle that uses hydraulic pressure to bridge the height difference between road level and the load floor.

A hydraulic tail lift is a platform fitted to the rear of a commercial vehicle that uses hydraulic pressure to bridge the height difference between road level and the load floor. It enables loading and unloading without a dock, forklift, or crane – essential wherever deliveries reach sites with no dedicated unloading infrastructure. Rated capacities typically range from 500 to 3,000 kg depending on vehicle class and specification. Tail lifts are standard equipment in road freight, retail distribution, and last-mile delivery; for certain consignees, their presence on the vehicle is a contractual requirement. They should not be confused with a rear-loader body: a tail lift is an active hydraulic lifting device, not a passive loading configuration.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tail_lift](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tail_lift)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | Hydraulic tail lift |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 116 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-24 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tail_lift |

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