When you’re loading heavy materials, rolling carts, appliances, tools, or jobsite supplies, a dependable liftgate turns the back of your truck into a safer, more efficient work zone. Truck Equipment Sales provides liftgates in Mobile, Alabama for local businesses, fleets, contractors, municipalities, and individuals throughout Mobile County and surrounding Gulf Coast communities—with help choosing the right configuration, professional installation, and ongoing support.
From pickup liftgates and service body liftgates to box truck and flatbed liftgates—including conventional, tuck-away/tuckunder, and rail lift configurations—Truck Equipment Sales can help you match the right gate to your vehicle and your daily workload. We also offer specialty options, including gates used for bottle gas delivery and vans/van bodies when the job demands something more specific.
Visit our show room on Rangeline Road or contact us by phone or online to learn more:
For many of our customers on the Gulf Coast, a liftgate isn’t just a “nice-to-have” accessory—it can be a productivity upgrade and a safety improvement in one.
The “right” liftgate depends on your truck body, bed height, typical load weight, and how you load (dock vs. curb vs. uneven ground). Truck Equipment Sales supports a wide range of liftgate applications, including:
Great for frequent lifting needs when you want to keep your pickup versatile for work and personal use.
Designed for utility/service bodies where payload handling and access to compartments matter just as much as lifting power.
Often used for delivery routes and equipment hauling—available in multiple styles, including:
Truck Equipment Sales also offers specialty options for applications like bottle gas and van/van body vehicles, where clearance and workflow requirements are different than a standard truck setup.
A liftgate is an investment—so it’s worth selecting the correct capacity and style the first time. Here are a few practical considerations Truck Equipment Sales can help you think through:
Tommy Gate manufactures hydraulic liftgates for a wide range of vehicle types—pickups, service bodies, flatbeds, box trucks, and cargo vans—which makes it a strong choice when you want a proven brand with lots of configuration options.
MAXON is known for offering a broad product lineup that covers multiple liftgate categories—useful when you want to match the exact gate type to the way your truck works.
If your operation includes frequent stops, mixed loading environments, or dock work, that flexibility matters.
Thieman Tailgates, Inc. markets a full line of hydraulic liftgates for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty applications and is known for providing many different styles within their lineup.
Thieman’s lineup includes models described as Toplifters, Stowaways, Railgates, Sideloaders, and Conventional configurations, with lifting capabilities listed across a wide range (1,000 lb to 6,600 lb depending on model).
This makes Thieman a strong fit when your vehicle or workflow calls for a more specialized style—or when you need a higher-capacity gate for demanding work.
Local customers choose Truck Equipment Sales because we’re not just selling equipment—we’re supporting it.
You don’t want to gamble on fitment, wiring, or long-term service. Having a local team that can help you choose, install, and maintain the right liftgate is a major advantage.
Truck Equipment Sales has served Mobile and surrounding areas for over 60 years—since 1964—and we provide installation and repair for everything we sell—so you can buy with confidence and keep your equipment working long-term.
If you’re ready to upgrade your truck with a liftgate—or replace an older unit with something better suited to your current work—contact Truck Equipment Sales for pricing and recommendations. You can find our showroom at 4700 Rangeline Road, Mobile, AL 36619, call 251-666-8606 to request a quote, or contact us online.
Liftgates are available for a wide range of vehicles, including pickup trucks, service bodies, flatbeds, box trucks, cargo vans, and specialty delivery vehicles. Common styles include conventional liftgates, tuck-away or tuckunder models, rail lifts, column-style lifts, and specialty gates designed for applications such as bottle gas delivery.
The right capacity depends on the heaviest load you expect to lift, along with the size of the platform and how often the gate will be used. It’s important to allow for a safe margin rather than selecting a gate that barely meets your current load requirements. Our team can help you compare liftgate capacities and choose a setup appropriate for your truck and daily workload.
A conventional liftgate typically remains mounted at the rear of the truck and may also serve as part of the rear closure or loading area. A tuck-away or tuckunder liftgate folds and stores beneath the truck body when not in use. Tuckunder designs are especially useful for vehicles that frequently back up to loading docks or need the rear of the truck unobstructed.
A rail liftgate moves the platform vertically along rails mounted at the rear of the vehicle. This design provides controlled up-and-down travel and is often used for box trucks, delivery vehicles, and applications where consistent platform movement and frequent loading are important.
In many cases, yes. Proper fitment depends on the truck or van body, chassis configuration, bed height, available mounting space, rear overhang, electrical or hydraulic requirements, and the weight of the liftgate itself. Our team can review your vehicle and help determine which liftgate styles and capacities are compatible.
Truck Equipment Sales offers liftgates from established manufacturers including Tommy Gate, MAXON, and Thieman Tailgates. These brands offer a broad range of conventional, tuckunder, rail, column, and specialty liftgate systems for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles.
Yes, Truck Equipment Sales provides professional liftgate installation, repairs, replacement parts, and service for customers throughout Mobile County and surrounding Gulf Coast communities. We can help with new installations, replacement units, OEM parts, service kits, and ongoing maintenance to keep your liftgate working reliably.