An extensive study of the utility and leisure markets shows that the desired activities of customers and the solutions provided by the manufacturers are not in sync. The high-growth market of pick-up trucks – especially in North America – leaves many transportation needs open and unfulfilled. Unless a bulky trailer is used, any heavy object from a personal water craft, a motorcycle, professional machinery and equipment cannot be moved, as they are too heavy to be lifted by hand onto the bed. The traditional pick-up truck does not live up to its name.
The X-Tra-Lift is Born
In order to fill this need, the X-Tra-Lift was conceived, invented, engineered and patented (Patent No. 6,435,806). The X-Tra-Lift is aesthetically pleasing, yet very practical and universal lifting device for OEM or aftermarket applications for any pick-up truck. This hydraulically or electrically powered lift permits the easy loading and unloading of any object - up to about 1,320 lbs. (app. 600kg) – onto or from the bed. The versatile functionality of this innovative system creates a new philosophy of transportation: the M.U.V. (Multi Utility Vehicle) concept.
The Design
The "X-Tra-Lift" comes in various styles: hidden, in dual functions with an integrated light bar as a decorative element. Also, many safety features, such as angle-limiters, and the ability to load from the ground level to loading dock heights are a few of the many advantages integrated into the design.
The optional wireless remote control, multiple loading platforms and optional light bar represent only a few of the vast accessory possibilities.
