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Maxon GPTLR Rail-Type Liftgate

The rail liftgate for mid-duty straight trucks. Simple, reliable, and priced for the working fleet.

$3,795 $4,595Save $800
Brand: Maxon
Weight: 640.00 lbs
Dimensions: 72"W × 54"D (platform deployed); slides 24" under body when stored

3,000 lb rail-type liftgate for mid-duty straight trucks. 54×72-inch platform, slides on horizontal track, 12V DC hydraulic. Maxon GPTLR — HVAC, supply distribution, and commercial delivery.

  • 3,000 lb rated platform capacity (1,361 kg)
  • 54" × 72" platform rides on horizontal rail track
  • Rail design — no tuck-under fold, platform sits below truck body when stored
  • Floor-flush deployment — platform at full ground level when lowered
  • 12V DC electric-hydraulic — truck battery powered
  • Anti-skid platform surface standard
  • Pendant control — single-hand raise/lower operation
  • Fits most mid-duty 14–20 ft straight truck bodies
  • DOT/FMVSS 223/224 compliant
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The Maxon GPTLR is a 3,000 lb capacity rail-type liftgate — the platform rides up and down on two horizontal steel rail tracks mounted at the rear of the truck body. This rail design is the alternative to tuck-under liftgates for applications where the lower-body clearance required for tuck-under storage is a constraint, or where the operator prefers the rail platform's flush-with-floor deployed position. The GPTLR is widely used in HVAC supply delivery, plumbing and electrical supply distribution, restaurant equipment delivery, and any operation where the platform needs to sit at floor level without a fold mechanism. Platform size is 54" × 72" with a 3,000 lb capacity — handles a full pallet or a refrigerator-size commercial appliance. The platform slides in and out on rail track and raises/lowers via the 12V DC hydraulic system. When stored, the platform slides under the body and sits beneath the truck frame rails — visible but not protruding, and maintaining standard dock clearance for most applications. Maxon GPTLR is the value leader in the rail-type class and is supported by Maxon's nationwide distributor service network.
TypeRail-Type (slides on horizontal tracks)
ModelGPTLR
Power12V DC electric-hydraulic (truck battery)
ControlsRetractable handheld pendant
Warranty1 year standard
ComplianceDOT, FMVSS 223/224
Unit WeightApprox. 640 lbs (290 kg)
ManufacturerMaxon Lift Corp.
Platform Size54" × 72" (1.37 m × 1.83 m)
Electrical Draw90A (max, at full load)
Platform Travel0" to 52" (grade to truck floor)
Platform SurfaceAnti-skid steel
Platform Capacity3,000 lbs (1,361 kg)
Vehicle Compatibility14–20 ft straight/box trucks

See this class of lift in action. The video below shows installation, real-world operation, and the kind of shop this lift belongs in.

How does this compare?

Rail-type vs. tuck-under: rail liftgates are preferred when a clean under-body profile is desired without the mechanical complexity of a folding platform. The rail platform is always in one plane — no hinge, no fold, no risk of the fold mechanism jamming in cold weather. HVAC distributors prefer rail liftgates because large sheet-metal and equipment packages often need to be slid (not lifted) onto the platform — the flush floor-level position makes sliding easier. If your application frequently loads awkward or skid-mounted equipment, the GPTLR's rail deployment is more practical than a tuck-under. For standard pallet delivery, either style works — the choice is usually chassis fitment and operator preference.