What Leyman Lift Gates does

Leyman Lift Gates, legally Leyman Manufacturing Corporation, is a Cincinnati, Ohio-based private manufacturer of heavy-duty hydraulic lift gates serving commercial delivery fleets across North America. Founded in 1940 and operating with 51-100 employees, the company specializes exclusively in all-hydraulic lift gate systems and is described as a North American leader in lift gate solutions. Its product portfolio spans three architecture families: extreme-duty column/rail gates (FXD Fold-A-Vador series up to 6,000 lbs.), Hide-A-Way gates in rear slider (LPR PATRIOT), side (LPS PREMIER, TLS LEGEND, LTS TRIUMPH, TSG SUPERIOR), and tuckunder (LHLP HERO, SLP LIBERTY) configurations, plus specialized offerings including the GUARDIAN PLG patient lift gate for mobile medical trailers and the VALOR Ley-Vador internal elevator lift gate with up to 10,000 lbs. capacity. All products are manufactured at the company's Cincinnati headquarters at 10335 Wayne Avenue.

The company's core technology is all-hydraulic operation rather than chain-driven systems, with twin hydraulic cylinders, dual power down on demand, true level ride platforms, and corrosion-resistant galvanized or aluminum construction. Differentiated technical claims include up to 3,000 cycles between preventive maintenance intervals, documented 22-year service life with original rollers on a Heavy Duty Column Lift Gate, lifetime warranty on steel rollers for rail gate applications, and original-design positions in the all-hydraulic rail gate (1965) and the first trailer side door lift gate (1981 TLS, developed with Southland Corporation/7-Eleven). The company files no AI or software-related capabilities; the value proposition is purely mechanical durability and reliability.

Leyman operates a sales-led go-to-market combining inside sales (toll-free 866.539.6261, [email protected]) with regional field sales managers covering at least the Southeast and Southwest, supported by marketing channels including content/SEO on leymanlift.com, blog content, Facebook and LinkedIn, technical documentation (67 downloadable manuals), video demonstrations, and industry event participation (e.g., IFDA Solutions Conference). Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of lift gates (slider gates typically priced under $12,000 installed, with heavier units materially higher) plus aftermarket parts and refurb kits, with Net 30 payment terms and a 1% discount for payment within 10 days. Customer concentration is oriented toward enterprise fleet operators in beverage distribution, foodservice distribution, retail logistics, and last-mile delivery, with smaller exposure to mobile medical and specialized industrial segments.

Name

Leyman Lift Gates

Legal name

Leyman Manufacturing Corporation

Website

https://leymanlift.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Leyman Lift Gates is a Cincinnati-based manufacturer of heavy-duty all-hydraulic lift gates serving commercial delivery fleets in beverage, foodservice, retail logistics, and last-mile delivery across North America. Founded in 1940, the company specializes in extreme-duty column, side, and tuckunder gate architectures with documented multi-decade service life.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Hydraulic Lift Gates

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Hydraulic lift gates
• Commercial vehicle lift gates
• Side lift gates
• Tuckunder lift gates
• Column lift gates

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Lift Gate Sales: Leyman manufactures and sells heavy-duty hydraulic lift gates directly to commercial fleet operators. Products include side lift gates, tuckunder lift gates, column gates, trailer rear gates, and specialty gates (patient/elevator). Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with optional accessories and add-ons. The company also generates revenue from replacement parts, refurb kits, and after-market support services. Payment terms are Net 30 with a 1% discount for payment within 10 days.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Leyman Lift Gates manufactures and sells heavy-duty all-hydraulic lift gates for commercial delivery fleets, including side lift gates, tuckunder lift gates, extreme-duty column/rail gates, trailer rear gates, and specialty gates (patient lift and internal elevator). Products are built for high-cycle, demanding delivery environments with lifting capacities from 1,000 lbs (patient lift) up to 10,000 lbs (internal elevator). The company also sells replacement parts and all-in-one refurb kits, supported by U.S.-based inside sales, regional field sales managers, and technical support from its Cincinnati, Ohio manufacturing facility.

Product overview

Leyman Lift Gates manufactures high-performance hydraulic lift gates designed for demanding delivery fleets. The product portfolio consists of three main lift gate styles: Rail/Column gates (FXD Fold-A-Vador series), Hide-A-Way gates available in rear (slider), side, and tuckunder configurations, and specialized gates including patient lift gates and internal elevator lifts. The core offerings include the FXD extreme duty column gate for rail applications, the LPR slider gate for trailer rear access, LPS/LTS/TSG side lift gates for trailer and truck side loading, LHLP/SLP tuckunder gates for rear loading, the GUARDIAN patient lift for mobile medical vehicles, and the VALOR Ley-Vador for internal elevator applications. All products feature all-hydraulic operation with various capacity ratings from 1,000 to 10,000 lbs, designed for reliability in high-cycle delivery environments including foodservice distribution, beverage delivery, retail logistics, and last-mile delivery operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FXD Fold-A-Vador (Extreme Duty Column Gate) Extreme duty column gate with all-hydraulic rail-style operation, twin hydraulic cylinders, dual power down on demand, and up to 6,000 lbs lifting capacity. Available in steel (FXD68-Steel) or aluminum (FXD68-AL) platform variants. Designed for rear-load bulk trailers, beverage distribution, and high-cycle delivery fleets.
• LPR Hide-A-Way Trailer Rear Gate (PATRIOT)

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 3,000 cycles between preventive maintenance intervals
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Southland CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1981In 1981, Southland Corporation (the former 7-11 store supplier) partnered with Leyman Lift Gates to develop and introduce the TLS side door slider gate. This partnership created the first trailer side door lift gate, enabling safer and more efficient deliveries for Southland's convenience store distribution operations. The TLS remains in use today and is one of the top 2 selling lift gates at Leyman.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tuck-A-Way Lift Gate: Tuck-A-Way manufactures hydraulic tuckunder lift gates for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Direct competitor in the tuckunder sub-segment of Leyman's product portfolio serving similar commercial fleet operators.
• Tommy Gate: Tommy Gate (Woodbine Manufacturing) produces hydraulic liftgates for pickup trucks, service bodies, and light commercial vehicles. Comparable hydraulic liftgate technology and overlapping fleet/commercial customer segments.
• Thieman Tailgates: Thieman manufactures hydraulic liftgates for trucks and trailers, including rail gates and platform lifts. Direct competitor in the North American hydraulic liftgate market serving similar commercial fleet operators.
• Maxon Lift Corp: Maxon manufactures hydraulic and electric liftgates, rail gates, and tuckunder lifts for commercial delivery trucks and trailers. Direct competitor to Leyman across slider, rail, and tuckunder product categories serving similar beverage, foodservice, and last-mile delivery fleets.
• Waltco Lift Corp: Waltco is one of the largest US manufacturers of hydraulic liftgates for trucks and trailers, offering rail, column, slider, and tuckunder configurations. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor to Leyman in the North American commercial fleet liftgate market.
• Anthony Liftgates: Anthony is a long-established North American manufacturer of hydraulic liftgates for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and trailers. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer base (commercial delivery fleets) make it a close peer to Leyman.

Broad incumbents

• Dhollandia: Dhollandia is a European-based, globally operating manufacturer of hydraulic lifting platforms and tail lifts for commercial vehicles. Comparable hydraulic tail-lift technology and overlapping fleet customer base; broader geographic reach and product portfolio than Leyman.
• Palfinger AG: Palfinger is a global, publicly-traded manufacturer of loader cranes, tail lifts, and hydraulic lifting systems for commercial vehicles. Overlaps with Leyman's hydraulic liftgate offering as part of a much broader lifting and material handling portfolio.

Regional players

• Interlift: Interlift is a German/European manufacturer of hydraulic tail lifts for trucks and trailers serving primarily European markets. Comparable hydraulic tail-lift technology to Leyman's products but geographically focused on Europe rather than North America.

Emerging players

• HWH Corporation: HWH specializes in hydraulic leveling systems and slide-outs for RVs and specialty vehicles. Comparable hydraulic engineering competency and small-footprint US manufacturing model, though serving RV/motorcoach rather than commercial delivery fleets directly.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LeymanLiftGates
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leyman-lift-gates
• Xx.com/LeymanLiftGates

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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