01Heavy cabinet on castors
Share its weight, footprint and whether wheels can be locked. A tail lift is suitable only within capacity and with a safe operating surface. Provide the cabinet’s actual loaded weight, footprint and safe holding points. The platform needs full clearance behind the vehicle; lock castors and secure the item in the body.
02Palletized equipment
Specify pallet size, total mass and ground-handling method. Check the route from the platform to the entrance. Check loaded pallet height, packaging condition and a level route to the entrance. Steps or unstable ground mean the tail lift addresses only part of the job.
03Unboxed large appliance
Assess centre of gravity and securing points. A tail lift does not replace protective packing or safe restraint in the vehicle. Without factory packing, assess centre of gravity, protruding parts and permitted travel orientation. Multiple photos and manufacturer instructions help choose protection.