Liftgate engineered to carry more cargo

Waltco Truck Equipment Co has increased the lifting capacities of its WDL-RM Series rail-type liftgate, with capacities of 3,500, 4,500, 5,500, or 6,600

June 1, 2002

Waltco Truck Equipment Co has increased the lifting capacities of its WDL-RM Series rail-type liftgate, with capacities of 3,500, 4,500, 5,500, or 6,600 pounds now offered.

The WDL-RM liftgate platform lowers to below bed height. Features include:

Self-lubricating, fiberglass-reinforced Teflon bearings in place of grease zerks.
Closed-loop hydraulic system includes cylinders manufactured and tested by Waltco.
Hydraulically powered open/close feature.
Waltco's Thermalpak with Voltage Guard, which has:
- LED warning lights and an audible alarm to alert the operator to low-voltage or thermal shutdown situation.
- Automatic thermal shutdown.
- A manual motor reset that lets the operator restart the motor after it cools down.
- A weather-resistant enclosure.
SuperSwitch control with magnetic activation, plastic construction, and a recessed lever to prevent accidental activation.
Wider threshold clearance between uprights.
Greater ground clearance.
15" fixed ramp is standard on most two-piece platforms (not available on 86" platforms).