Tailgate Lift Recommendations for Landscaping Trailer with 6 Foot Tall Heavy Tailgate

Updated 05/02/2020 | Published 06/19/2014

Question:

Hello, We are in the market for a landscape trailer tailgate lift assist and have been looking at several including the double barrel system. Our tailgate has a two foot extension welded on to the end making it six feet tall. It is 6.5 feet wide. The gate is made fro 1.5inch square tubing and is very heavy. Were looking for something that will do the job without having to make alterations on our end. Just bolt on and go. thanks

asked by: Glenn M

Expert Reply:

The Rack 'em Double Barrel # RA-27C features a bolt-and-go installation and can handle tailgates up to 200 lbs. If your tailgate is pretty solid, and comes in under 200 lb, the Double Barrel would work fine for you.

If you'd care to view a video showing the Double Barrel lift being installed, click the provided link.

expert reply by: Mike L

Rolando R.

4/30/2020

Im looking 4 a tailgate tht will fit on2 a 6×10 landscaping trailer ,wht size would i need n cost,

Chris R.

5/2/2020

I think the Gorilla-Lift # GL1 is a really nice option for landscaping trailers like yours. As long as your side rails are compatible (square tube, round tube, or angle iron) and they have an appropriate height (12" to 24" from the trailer bed) it will work perfectly. It features a 300 pound capacity.