Tail Lift Truck Hire — Freight Delivery Without a Loading Dock
A tail lift is a hydraulic platform on the back of the truck that lowers your freight to ground level. It's the simplest way to deliver pallets and heavy items to locations that don't have a loading dock — no forklift needed, no special equipment, just a clean drop to the ground.
When You Need a Tail Lift
A tail lift is the right choice when you're delivering to a shopfront, office, or retail store with no loading dock, the delivery is residential or to a location with standard ground-level access, your freight is palletised or heavy but the site is flat and straightforward, or you want a fast, fuss-free unload that gets your goods safely to ground level in minutes.
If the site is rough, uneven, or you need freight placed in a specific spot on site, a Moffett is the better option.
What a Tail Lift Can Handle
Palletised goods, cartons, appliances, retail stock, e-commerce deliveries, gym equipment, anything that needs lowering to ground level. Tail lift capacity is typically up to 1 tonne.
Express or General Freight
Tail lift trucks are available on both our services:
Express — booked time slot, priority handling, fastest route. Best for same-day or time-critical drops.
General — cost-effective option with a tail lift, moving through our shared freight network. Best for standard deliveries where a day or two of transit is fine.
Coverage
Tail lift trucks are available Australia-wide — across metro Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, between east coast cities, and to destinations right across the country. Get a quote and we'll confirm availability on your route.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a tail lift truck? A truck with a hydraulic platform that lowers freight to ground level for easy unloading.
When do I need a tail lift? When delivering to a location without a loading dock, like a shopfront, office, or residential address.
How much can a tail lift handle? Up to 1 tonne.
Is a tail lift cheaper than a HIAB or Moffett? Generally yes. A tail lift is the simplest unloading option.
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