Designed for the use on van and stake bodies, cutaways, and step-vans, the NEW AND IMPROVED Thieman TVLR railgate series is a reliable, low-maintenance, general-purpose liftgate.
This popular railgate has a wide range of lift capacities and is available for above-bed and special low-bed application. If overall weight is a concern the Thieman all aluminum AATVLR could be the right answer.
With its many standard features and versatile options, the NEW AND IMPROVED Thieman TVLR series, continues to be the future of general purpose railgates.
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| Model: | TVLR 16A |
| Platform Sizes: | 85×30+5 |
| 85×36+5 | |
| 85×42+5 | |
| 90×30+5 | |
| 90×36+5 | |
| 90×42+5 | |
| Lifting Capacity: | 1600 lbs |
| Ramp: | 5″ Fixed ramp |
| Above Bed Lift: | Platform to travel 10″ – 16″ above bed of truck (above bed travel dependent on bed height of truck) |
| Lift Mechanism: | Roller chain and sprockets |
| Sliders: | S3 x 5.7 I-Beam with UHMW wear pads and bottom rollers |
| Platform Closing: | Torsion assist closing with enclosed torsion bar |
| Safety Latch: | Automatic safety latch for hands-free disengagement of platform both in and out of stowed position |
| Controls: | Molded toggle switch control |
| H-Frame: | 3/16 gauge construction, overall width 5″ wider than platform width |
| Lift Cylinder: | 2″ bore x 27″ stroke |
| Platform Surface: | Steel skid resistant safety plate |
| Power Unit: | Electric hydraulic, 12 volt DC motor, enclosed |
| Electrical: | Meets all TMC electrical requirements, includes 150 amp circuit breaker |
| Travel Position: | Platform stores in vertical position at rear of vehicle |
| Bed Height Range: | 32″ loaded to 46″ empty |
| Installed Weight: | 630 to 685 lbs |
| Options: | Push Button, Remote Pendant, In-Cab Shut Off, Light Kits, Bottle Gas Rack, 8″ / 10″ / 12″ Retention Ramps, Expanded Metal / Bar Grate Platform, 102″ Wide |