Tommy Gate G2-Series
Our most popular liftgate
Dual hydraulic cylinders for an even lift. Integrates well with our flatbed and gate design.
Capacity
1,300 – 1,600 lb
Typical chassis
- F-250 / F-350
- Silverado / Ram 2500–3500
Bed Types
Truck Liftgates Built Into the Bed
Alumbody Liftgates
The liftgate is part of the bed.
A liftgate is only as good as the structure behind it. The failures we see on the road aren't the liftgate itself — they're cracked sub-frames, twisted rear crossmembers and chewed-up sills where a generic install was added to a bed that was never designed to carry the load.
Because Alumbody builds the bed and installs the gate under one roof, the rear understructure is engineered around the gate from day one: heavier rear crossmember, reinforced sill plate, gusseted hinge mounts welded directly into the frame.
- Tommy Gate G2-Series
- Maxon 66-16
- Reinforced sub-frame standard
- Load-tested before delivery
Gate Models We Install
Pick the platform that matches your chassis
Capacity drives the call. We carry the major OEM gate lineups and integrate them into the bed at the factory.
Maxon 66-16
Built for heavy-duty chassis
A dependable liftgate option for heavy-duty pickup chassis, integrated with the Alumbody bed and rear structure.
Capacity
1,600 lb
Typical chassis
- F-250 / F-350
- Silverado / Ram 2500–3500
Real Configurations
Gate + bed combos we build often
Plumbing & Pipe Supply
Maxon 66-16 behind an 8'×14' stake bed with 38" Lift Out Gates — pallets of fittings load level from a curb.
Appliance & Furniture Delivery
G2-Series tuck-under on a 6'6" × 9' F-250 bed, 22" fold-down sides, cart-stop on the platform.
Landscaping & Tree
Maxon 66-16 on an F-550 stake body, 41" lift-out stakes, dock bumper above the gate for loose-soil pickups.
Parts & Service Fleet
G2 tuck-under on a Sprinter 3500 flatbed, 25" fold-downs, in-cab cutoff and back-up alarm.
Liftgate Gallery
14 real Alumbody installs
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can you add a liftgate to a bed I already own?
Usually yes — we inspect first. On most Alumbody beds it's a straightforward retrofit because the rear sill is already sized for it. On third-party beds we often need to reinforce the rear crossmember and sill plate before mounting.
Will a liftgate affect my departure angle and tow rating?
Both, yes. We size the gate and stow geometry so departure angle stays usable on driveways and ramps, and we keep the install within the chassis tow rating. A receiver hitch can still be specced behind most cantilever and tuck-under gates.
Which gate should I pick — Tommy Gate G2 or Maxon?
Capacity drives the call. On a pickup, the Tommy Gate G2 is hard to beat. For medium-duty chassis and stake bodies, the Maxon 66-16. We'll spec the right gate when you send your chassis and load profile.
How long does the full build take?
Bed + liftgate installs run 4–6 weeks from drop-off to delivery, including paint, wiring and load testing. Add-on liftgate installs on an existing Alumbody bed are usually 3–5 shop days.
Ready to add a liftgate to your bed?
We email firm quotes within 2 business days.