Streakn1
Veteran Expediter
How many of you "D" units have a Maxon liftgate, you know the one with the deck extension on the back of the box. How many times have you dumped a customer's product trying to get your pallet jack over that supid lip between the box floor and the deck surface ( about 3/4"-1' difference).Those make shift ramps we've seen on some other trucks looked about as usless as ours. It somewhat worked (ours) when we "pulled" the jack into the box,but when you're loading the last pallets onto the rear, you have no choice but to push. Now we're in trouble!
Not to worry, problem solved. No we didn't install a new Leyman, that would be to nice.Instead we turned our favorite welding shop loose.They came up with an excellent idea for a full width permanently mounted swing ramp for about $250. It only took 3-4 hours to fabricate and install, then all I had to do was prime and paint it. If anyone is interested in modifying theirs and can get to central Fl (Ocala), message my and I'll give you our welding shop's name.
PS: Changed my avatar from the bird, I like the horse better. Can you guess what classic movie it could be from?
Not to worry, problem solved. No we didn't install a new Leyman, that would be to nice.Instead we turned our favorite welding shop loose.They came up with an excellent idea for a full width permanently mounted swing ramp for about $250. It only took 3-4 hours to fabricate and install, then all I had to do was prime and paint it. If anyone is interested in modifying theirs and can get to central Fl (Ocala), message my and I'll give you our welding shop's name.
PS: Changed my avatar from the bird, I like the horse better. Can you guess what classic movie it could be from?
