The vast majority of tail lift failures are avoidable. Regular preventive maintenance costs far less than an emergency call-out — and than a vehicle off the road on delivery day.
The key maintenance points
- Greasing joints and pivots to limit mechanical wear.
- Checking cylinders, hoses and the hydraulic oil level.
- Inspecting the platform, safety devices and signalling.
- Re-tightening fixings and checking wear on sensitive parts.
How often?
Frequency depends on usage intensity and loads handled. For a delivery vehicle used daily, a close interval is recommended. We draw up a maintenance plan tailored to your fleet, carried out on site.
Pair maintenance with the VGP
Preventive maintenance is the best time to prepare the regulatory inspection (VGP): wear points are corrected before the check, avoiding a re-inspection and extra downtime.
A well-maintained tail lift means longer life, greater safety and controlled costs over the whole ownership period.
The maths is simple: a planned maintenance contract almost always costs less than a single emergency call-out with the vehicle off the road.
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