O r i g i n a l S e r i e s Liftgates
1000, 1300 and 1600 lbs capacity
Flatbed, Stake & Van Standard Features A force in the industry since 1965, the Tommy Gate O r i g i n a l S e r i e s hydraulic liftgate continues to be a leader in quality and value. O r i g i n a l S e r i e s liftgates are available for many more truck body styles (see back cover).
Model 91-1650 TP36
✚ The Main Frame Box section of the liftgate contains the electrical and hydraulic systems. The Box cover protects the systems from the elements and is easily removable. Enclosed within the Box is the following standard equipment: ✚ A Pressure Relief Valve helps prevent overloading the platform. ✚ A Cylinder-mounted Flow Control Valve prevents a rapid, uncontrolled platform descent in the event of a hose failure. ✚ A full-size pump and motor unit powers the liftgate. Model 91-1350 TP36
Flatbed, Stake & Van liftgates have been re-engineered to offer: ✚ A new Torsion Bar and hinge tube: It now takes 70% less effort to close a 36" Treadplate Steel platform. ✚ Stronger Treadplate Steel platforms: 58% more rigid than prior design ✚ 42-inch deep Treadplate Steel platform with a 6" taper ✚ 6-inch tapers on Treadplate Steel, Tommy Traction and Bar Grating platforms. ✚ 50-inch vertical travel for all models in all capacities New Treadplate Steel TP36 platform shown
Platform Sizes ✚ Steel Bar Grating
All are 1-piece platforms
✚ Treadplate Steel
✚ 36" loading depth + 6" taper ✚ 42" loading depth + 6" taper
✚ 34" loading depth + 6" taper
✚ Extruded Aluminum
✚ Tommy Traction (Gripstrut™)
✚ 37" loading depth + 5" taper
Curb-side Fixed Control: ✚ Toggle style switch ✚ Steel shield ✚ Timer deactivates 90 seconds after last operation (helps prevent unauthorized use)
✚ 34" loading depth + 6" taper
Tommy Gate’s Flatbed, Stake & Van Series liftgates are compatible with many frame-mounted receiverstyle trailer hitches.
150 Amp circuit breaker with manual reset helps protect the electrical system. for Flatbed, Stake & Van bodies
For higher capacities and more platform configurations, see Tommy Gate Rail Gate Series information in separate literature or at www.tommygate.com.
Warranty:
The full-length molded ground and power cable provides a direct connection from the liftgate to the truck battery, ensuring solid electrical connections.
Tommy Lift Original Series lifts have a one-year warranty from
date of purchase. Pump and motor units have a two-year warranty.
O r i g i n a l S e r i e s Flatbed, Stake & Van Specs Model
Capacity
Travel
(pounds)
Gate Width
Clear Opening
(outside
(inside
Platform Loadable Area
uprights)
uprights)
(WxD)
Platform Taper
2 Piece Folding Platform
Application Code
Platform Material
Gate Weight* (pounds)
Flatbed, Stake & Van Series models 72-1050 TP36 72-1050 TP42 72-1050 EA37 80-1050 TP36 80-1050 TP42 80-1050 EA37 86-1050 TP36 86-1050 TP42 86-1050 EA37 91-1050 TP36 91-1050 TP42 91-1050 EA37 72-1350 TP36 72-1350 TP42 72-1350 EA37 80-1350 TP36 80-1350 TP42 80-1350 EA37 86-1350 TP36 86-1350 TP42 86-1350 EA37 91-1350 TP36 91-1350 TP42 91-1350 EA37 72-1650 TP36 72-1650 TP42 72-1650 EA37 80-1650 TP36 80-1650 TP42 80-1650 EA37 86-1650 TP36 86-1650 TP42 86-1650 EA37 91-1650 TP36 91-1650 TP42 91-1650 EA37
1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
All measurements in inches, unless noted
72 72 72 80 80 80 86 86 86 91 91 91 72 72 72 80 80 80 86 86 86 91 91 91 72 72 72 80 80 80 86 86 86 91 91 91
69 69 69 78 78 78 83 83 83 88 88 88 69 69 69 78 78 78 83 83 83 88 88 88 69 69 69 78 78 78 83 83 83 88 88 88
68x36 68x42 66x37 76x36 76x42 75x37 82x36 82x42 80x37 87x36 87x42 85x37 68x36 68x42 66x37 76x36 76x42 75x37 82x36 82x42 80x37 87x36 87x42 85x37 68x36 68x42 66x37 76x36 76x42 75x37 82x36 82x42 80x37 87x36 87x42 85x37
6 6 5 6 6 5 6 6 5 6 6 5 6 6 5 6 6 5 6 6 5 6 6 5 6 6 5 6 6 5 6 6 5 6 6 5
WxD - width x depth
No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No
F F F E E E BD BD BD AC AC AC F F F E E E BD BD BD AC AC AC F F F E E E BD BD BD AC AC AC
Treadplate Treadplate Ext Alum Treadplate Treadplate Ext Alum Treadplate Treadplate Ext Alum Treadplate Treadplate Ext Alum Treadplate Treadplate Ext Alum Treadplate Treadplate Ext Alum Treadplate Treadplate Ext Alum Treadplate Treadplate Ext Alum Treadplate Treadplate Ext Alum Treadplate Treadplate Ext Alum Treadplate Treadplate Ext Alum Treadplate Treadplate Ext Alum
500 525 485 535 560 520 565 590 550 585 610 570 500 525 485 535 560 520 565 590 550 585 610 570 500 525 485 535 560 520 565 590 550 585 610 570
* - Add 110 lbs for EA37 model shipping weight Add 145 lbs for TP42 model shipping weight
Flatbed, Stake & Van Models A. B. C. D. E. F.
Body Style Body Size (width) Flatbed, Stake or Van 96” Flatbed, Stake or Van 90” Cut-away (hi-cube) 96” Cut-away (hi-cube) or Step-van 90” Flatbed, Stake or Van (narrow) 85” Flatbed, Stake or Van (narrow) 80”
Platform Material Notes Treadplate (TP) - Standard Treadplate Steel platform Ext Alum (EA) - Extruded Aluminum platform Platform Material Options: Tommy Traction (TT) Steel Bar Grating (BG)
Max Door Width 88" 83" 88" 83" 78" 69"
Liftgate Features X Treadplate Steel platforms with 36" loading depth now have a 6" taper. X 42" deep platform with a 6" taper X Models with 1000 lbs capacity now have 50 inches of vertical travel.
Flatbed, Stake & Van Series models
O r i g i n a l S e r i e s Liftgates
1000, 1300 and 1600 lbs capacity
Lift N Dump Standard Features Lift N Dump (LD) liftgate models feature the lifting performance of a traditional liftgate while offering dumpthrough capabilities for Dump Bodies and Platform Dump Bodies. LD models are also secure tailgates Model shown with optional light kit
Model 91-1650 LD TP shown
✚ A Torsion Bar assists in opening and closing the platform. ✚ The Main Frame Box section of the liftgate contains the electrical and hydraulic systems. The Box cover protects the systems from the elements and is easily removable. Enclosed within the Box is the following standard equipment: ✚ A Pressure Relief Valve helps prevent overloading the platform. ✚ A Cylinder-mounted Flow Control Valve prevents a rapid, uncontrolled platform descent in the event of a hose failure. ✚ A full-size pump and motor unit powers the liftgate.
The operator-friendly lever controls the platform’s dump-through feature.
With the platform locked in place, the LD models have full liftgate capabilities.
Fixed Control: ✚ Toggle style switch ✚ Steel shield ✚ Timer deactivates 90 seconds after last operation (helps prevent unauthorized use)
Warranty:
150 Amp circuit breaker with manual reset helps protect the electrical system.
Tommy Lift Original Series lifts have a one-year warranty from date of purchase. Pump and motor units have a two-year warranty.
Model
Capacity Travel (pounds)
Gate Width
Clear Opening
(outside uprights)
(inside uprights)
Lift N Dump (LD) models 72-1050 80-1050 86-1050 91-1050 72-1350 80-1350 86-1350 91-1350 72-1650 80-1650 86-1650 91-1650
The full-length molded ground and power cable provides a direct connection from the liftgate to the truck battery, ensuring solid electrical connections.
LD TP LD TP LD TP LD TP LD TP LD TP LD TP LD TP LD TP LD TP LD TP LD TP
1000 1000 1000 1000 1300 1300 1300 1300 1600 1600 1600 1600
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Platform Loadable Platform Area Taper
Application Code
Platform Material
(WxD)
Gate Weight (pounds)
- Double-acting hoist recommended; single-acting hoist requires tie-down clamps
72 80 86 91 72 80 86 91 72 80 86 91
69 78 83 88 69 78 83 88 69 78 83 88
65x34 73x34 79x34 84x34 65x34 73x34 79x34 84x34 65x34 73x34 79x34 84x34
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
GKL HKL IKL JKL GKL HKL IKL JKL GKL HKL IKL JKL
Treadplate Treadplate Treadplate Treadplate Treadplate Treadplate Treadplate Treadplate Treadplate Treadplate Treadplate Treadplate
555 595 625 650 555 595 625 650 555 595 625 650
Lift n Dump (LD) Models Body Body Style Opening G. Dump Body 64” to 69" H. Dump Body 69” to 78" I. Dump Body 78” to 84" J. Dump Body 84" to 89” K. Box Dump w/Double Acting Hoist L. Platform Dump w/Double Acting Hoist
Platform Material Notes Treadplate (TP) - Standard Treadplate Steel platform
Flatbed, Stake & Van Platform Materials Treadplate Steel
Extruded Aluminum
LD model platforms discussed on Lift N Dump Features page
36-inch loading depth with a 6-inch taper 42-inch loading depth with a 6-inch taper
Aluminum Extrusions with tongue and groove connections.
(Lift N Dump - new 34"+6" only)
❖
37-inch loading depth with a 5-inch taper
Re-engineered platforms offer a 6-inch standard taper.
❖
New 36" platforms take 70% less effort to close thanks to a redesigned Torsion Bar and inner hinge tube.
❖
Platforms are made up of 6061-T6 aircraft-quality aluminum extrusions locked together with tongue and groove connections; no skip welding used. ❖ Double-walled construction for strength. ❖ Aluminum resists weather-related corrosion (rust-resistant) - painting is not required on the platform. Not available for LD models
Steel Bar Grating
❖
New Treadplate Steel platforms are stronger with an over 50% increase in rigidity.
Treadplate Steel platform with 6-inch taper
Not available for LD models
34-inch loading depth with a 6-inch taper ❖ The Steel Bar Grating platform has increased visibility and air flow.
Tommy Traction 34-inch loading depth with a 6-inch taper Not available for LD models
Photo courtesy of Supreme Ind.
Extruded Aluminum (EA37) platform shown with optional light kit.
Flatbed, Stake & Van and Lift N Dump Accessories For Original Series liftgates. Not all accessories shown.
Rubber Platform Bumpers Set of 4 per platform
Light Kits An optional 2 or 3-light kit is available for Flatbed, Stake & Van and LD Models.
Folding Tire Rack The optional Tire Rack can be mounted to the liftgate platform. The Rack can be folded when not in use. (Not available for LD Model lift-
Remote Pendant Control The optional Remote Pendant Control can be specified in addition to or in place of the standard Fixed Control.
gates) Many more accessories are available. See your Tommy Gate Distributor or www.tommygate.com.
For more information and specifications on specific liftgate models, please see the separate sales literature for the various applications and models. - Pickup Lift Series
Original Series
-Service/Utility Body Series
G2 dual drive Series
G2 dual drive Series
Original Series
- Cargo Van & Sprinter Series
- Rail Gate Series For Flatbed, Stake & Van Bodies
Original Series Model 650
(inside mount)
Tommy Gate Company PO Box 8, Bus Brown Dr, Woodbine, IA 51579 In 1965, Delbert “Bus” Brown designed and built the first Tommy Lift hydraulic liftgate in his machine shop in Woodbine, Iowa. Named after his son, the
1-800-LIFTGATE (1-800-543-8428) In Iowa or Overseas - (712) 647-2050 Fax (712) 647-2417 info@tommygate.com
TOMMY LIFT® original hydraulic liftgate was
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designed to help move heavy loads into and out of pickup trucks. Still in Iowa after 40 years, Tommy Gate Company has a newly-expanded
150,000
square foot factory with a state-of-the-art production system that manufactures today’s finest liftgates. If you have any questions about your application, Tommy Gate liftgate features or options, please call our Customer Service department at the Woodbine Factory. They are available from 7 am to 5 pm CST Monday-Friday and can be reached at 1-800-LIFTGATE.
Every Tommy Gate liftgate is proudly made in Woodbine, Iowa
www.tommygate.com More photos! Video of liftgates in action!
Corporate Office: 11010 N Tatum Blvd Suite 100, Phoenix AZ 85028 (602) 955-2144 Fax: (602) 955-3902
Warning:
The latest news, specifications and downloadable literature
8/2006
Tommy Lifts are industrial products for material handling only and are not to be used as a personnel or wheelchair
lift. For safe handling and operating instructions, visit www.tommygate.com.
Caution:
Before installing this Lift Gate, please observe the Vehicle Loading Limitations. These loading limitations are outlined
in the Vehicle’s Owner’s Manual and the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the driver’s door pillar.
Note:
Tommy Gate Company reserves the right to make changes in manufacturing to comply with current or new engineering
specification changes where applicable.
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Flatbed, Stake & Van Series Original Series
Capacity: 1000, 1300 and 1600 lbs
Redesigned platforms are stronger and easier to close!
Lift N Dump Applications Original Series Capacity: 1000, 1300 and 1600 lbs