Trucks, Trailers & Vans with Column Tail Lifts for Sale (184)

You will find more used commercial vehicles with column tail lifts for sale in the UK than any other type of tail lift.  This is not usually the case throughout Europe where the cantilever and tuck away varieties are more common. So, what is a column tail lift? It is the platform that can be raised and lowered at the rear of a truck, trailer or van to assist in the manual loading of the vehicle. The operator lowers the tail lift, loads it then raises it using electrically powered motors. Why column? Because there are two columns that run vertically up the body of the truck which contain chains or cables to operate the lift. The advantages of a column lift are the cost and the relative ease of use. The disadvantages are clear when loading on a dock – the tail lift has to be lowered before the truck can be loaded. Ratcliff have been the main manufacturer of these types of lifts in the UK – they were recently acquired by Austrian company, Palfinger.

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Check out this typical column tail lift on a box body.  Usually a column lift will be found on a box or curtainside body as they already have a structure to attach the lift to. However, there are column tail lifts for dropside and flatbed trucks and vans, but these are rarer as the columns have to be self supporting.

Column Tail Lift
Typical Column Tail lift on box body – notice the side safety rails and the columns on the rear of the body

As with all lifting equipment, the column lft should be regularly inspected by a competent person and issued with a Lohler test certificate. Ask the seller for a certificate when buying your next used truck.

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If you are looking for a 12 tonner, then The MAN TGL12.180 on sale in Swindon at J&B Limited could be right up your street. It's a 2016 Euro 6 with a 1.5 tonne Dhollandia column tail lift and, what's best, there is a choice of them. You can have one with brand new curtains and custom signwriting, simply as a chassis cab with 13 ft wheelbase. These trucks have a fantastic payload when compared to their 7.5 tonne siblings. Check out all the details of the seller on Page 11. Click Image to Read Click to Read Page Turn…

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Luton
Make
Mercedes
Model
Sprinter
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Box
Make
Don-Bur
Location
For Auction at CVA Carr Hill Industrial Estate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8DE on 2023-12-05
*DONCASTER* 13.6M, 4.3M, BPW DRUM AXLES, TAIL LIFT, ROLLER DOOR, RAISE & LOWER VALVE, MoT: 2024-07-30* Price is Plus VAT * Reg No: C377399 * Seller: DIRECT RENTAL COMPANY* TRUCK & TRAILER AUCTION
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Box
Make
Isuzu
Model
N75
Location
For Auction at CVA Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire on 2023-12-12
*HEMEL* DAY CAB, SURROUND CAMERA SYSTEM, GAH FRIDGE WITH STANDBY PLUG, COLUMN TAIL LIFT MoT: 2024-10-31* Price is Plus VAT * Reg No: LR17OVC * Seller: DIRECT BNP PARIBAS (MANAGED BY XBG FLEET) + ADDITIONAL £125 FEE*...
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Refrigerated Box
Make
DAF
Model
LF
Location
2016 (66) DAF LF220 Day Cab, Automatic Gearbox, Euro 6, Rear Air Suspension, Fitted Refrigerated Body, Overnight Standby, Rear Shutter Door, Rear Step, Side Opening Door, Side Step, Adjustable Dual Compartment, Carrier Supra 1150MT Fridge Unit, 1500kg Dhollandia Slide Under Tailift, Transcan,...
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Box
Make
Iveco
Model
Eurocargo
Location
2019 (19) Iveco Eurocargo 75E16 Day Cab, Manual Gearbox, Euro6, 20ft7" GRP Box Body, Rear Shutter Door, Column Tailift, Roof Deflector, Factory Fitted Immobiliser, Digital Tacho, CD Player, Three Man Cab, Very Low Mileage, Excellent Condition, GVW 7500kg.
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Dropside
Make
MAN
Model
TGL
Location
2017 67 MAN TGL 12.180 Euro 6 12 Ton, 19ft caged drop side, hardwood floor, DEL 750kg column tail-lift, work lights, 4.2m wheelbase, manual 6 speed gearbox, lane assist, cruise, air seat, electric windows/mirrors, media system, 6300kg payload, 147,00kms, 1 owner, £19,950 + vat
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Box
Make
DAF
Model
LF
Location
2020(70) DAF LF 180,Manual,Euro 6,Dual Passenger Seat,Fitted GRP Boxvan Body,Rear Shutter,Column Tailift, One Owner,Very Low Kms,Tested 7.5t GVW
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Box
Make
DAF
Model
LF
Location
2017(67) DAF LF 150.Auto,Euro6. 20ft GRP Boxvan,Column Tailift,Low Kms,Tested 7.5t GVW,Choice.
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Luton
Make
Mercedes
Model
Sprinter
Location
2020 Mercedes Sprinter, 3.5 Tonne, Manual Gearbox, 3 Seats, Steering Wheel Controls, Electric Windows, DEL Column Tailift (500kg Capacity), Finance & Warranty Options Available.
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Refrigerated Box
Make
DAF
Model
LF
Location
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Luton
Make
Peugeot
Model
Boxer
Location
Big 1065 cubic feet volume luton with very low miles, ideal for removals. FREE UK delivery with a no-quibble money-back guarantee. Excellent condition throughout with no known mechanical faults. Vehicle will come with 12 months mot, new service and full parts & labour warranty Come and see us, buy...
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Box
Make
Iveco
Model
Eurocargo
Location
2016(16) Iveco Eurocargo 75E16 ,Euro 6,Auto,Day Cab, Fitted With 20ft GRP Boxvan Complete With Column Tailift,Roof Deflector, Low Mileage,Tested 7.5t GVW
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Roll Trailer
Make
Don-Bur
Location
For Auction at CVA Carr Hill Industrial Estate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8DE on 2023-12-05
*DONCASTER* 12.2M, 4M, BPW DRUM AXLES, TAIL LIFT, ROLLER DOOR, RAISE & LOWER VALVE,* Price is Plus VAT * Reg No: C277393 TRUCK & TRAILER AUCTION
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Curtainsider
Make
DAF
Model
CF
Location
2017 DAF CF Curtainsider, 26 Tonne, Euro 6, 370bhp, Manual Gearbox, Low Mileage, Palfinger Column Tailift (1500kg Capacity), Single Sleeper Cab, Fridge, Air Con, Electric Windows, Warranty & Finance Options Available.
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Curtainsider
Make
Mercedes
Model
Sprinter
Location
Very presentable ***Extra Long*** 5m. (17ft) Euro 6 curtain side with tail lift. Full service history, FREE UK delivery with a no-quibble money-back guarantee. Excellent condition throughout with no known mechanical faults. Vehicle will come with 12 months mot, new service and full parts & labour...
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Tractor Unit - Standard
Make
Volvo
Model
FH
Location
2014 Volvo FH500 XL Globetrotter is a commercial truck known for its high-quality features and capabilities. Here's a detailed description of this particular model:
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Refrigerated Box
Make
DAF
Model
LF
Location
2016 (66) DAF LF220 Day Cab, Manual Gearbox, Euro 6, Rear Air Suspension, Fitted With 28ft7" Gray Adams Refrigerated Body, Overnight Standby, Rear Shutter Door, Rear Step, Side Opening Door, Side Step, Adjustable Dual Corpartment, Thermo King T1000 Fridge Unit, 1500kg Dhollandia Slide Under...
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Luton
Make
Peugeot
Model
Boxer
Location
2021(21) Peugeot Boxer Luton Chassis Cab Fitted With JCPayne GRP Luton Body, Rear Shutter Door, 500kg Column Tailift. Factory Fitted Immobiliser, CD Player, Bluetooth, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, One Owner From New, Full Service History, Remainder Of The Manufactures Warranty,Excellent...
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Refrigerated Box
Make
Scania
Model
P Series
Location
2012 Scania P280 6x2 10 Tyre Sleeper Cab Fridge Truck. - Single Bunk. - Rear Roller Shutter Door. - Tail Lift. - 12 Speed Opticruise Gearbox. - Excellent Condition. - We can organise shipping to any Worldwide destination - Contact for a quote. - MOT April 2024. -
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Curtainsider
Make
Volvo
Model
FL
Location
day cab, automatic gearbox, Dhollandia tail lift, 340,580km, test Jan 2024
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