What Anthony Liftgates does

Anthony Liftgates, Inc. is a privately held US manufacturer of hydraulic liftgates for trucks and trailers, founded in 1941 and headquartered at 1037 West Howard Street in Pontiac, Illinois. The company designs and builds liftgate systems across four product series: TuckUnder (ETU, AST, MTU-GLR, MTU-GLR-XL, MTU-GLR-EX), which stows beneath the rear of the vehicle to keep doors clear; RailTrac (AR, PCR, DDR, MRT), which uses aluminum rails and chain- or dual-motor-driven sliding platforms; Utility (ALB/LoadBlazer, LA/Little Anthony) for lighter-duty applications; and Conventional (AC) for traditional lift configurations. Proprietary technology centers on patented tuck-under and trifold platform architectures, including the MTU-GLR-XL trifold design positioned as the largest tuck platform in the industry, and the LevelGuard leveling feature on the MRT RailTrac line.

The business operates as a B2B industrial OEM with three identifiable revenue streams: new equipment sales (liftgate units with varying weight capacities and platform sizes), warranty and repair services processed through authorized dealers under a flat-rate labor guide, and replacement parts (hydraulic cylinders, valves, motors, seals, and other components) covered by a one-year purchased-parts warranty. Pricing is quote-based through the channel rather than publicly listed, with warranty terms ranging from one to three years depending on the series. Anthony sells exclusively through authorized truck tailgate equipment distributors across the USA and Canada and does not transact directly with end customers; aftermarket parts distribution is supported by a West Coast Parts Warehouse in San Leandro, California operated in partnership with Peterson Trucks. The company markets via its website, downloadable brochures, application questionnaires, and demonstration/installation videos, and continues to introduce new product variants and consolidate legacy SKUs.

Name

Anthony Liftgates

Legal name

Anthony Liftgates, Inc.

Website

https://anthonyliftgates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Anthony Liftgates, founded in 1941 and headquartered in Pontiac, Illinois, is a US manufacturer of hydraulic liftgates for trucks and trailers. It sells TuckUnder, RailTrac, Utility, and Conventional series products exclusively through an authorized dealer network across the USA and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Truck Liftgates / Commercial Vehicle Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

Keywords

• Hydraulic liftgates
• Truck liftgates
• Tailgate lifts
• Commercial vehicle equipment
• Liftgate manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Pontiac

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Liftgate Equipment Sales: Sale of truck liftgate equipment including TuckUnder, RailTrac, Utility, and Conventional series models. Products are sold through dealer network as complete units with various weight capacities and platform sizes.
2. Warranty and Repair Services: Warranty coverage and repair services for liftgate products. Company provides flat-rate warranty labor guide and warranty claim processing through dealer network.
3. Replacement Parts: Sale of replacement parts including hydraulic cylinders, valves, motors, seals, and other components. Parts covered under 1-year purchased parts warranty.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Anthony Liftgates designs and manufactures hydraulic liftgate equipment for trucks and trailers of all sizes, organized into TuckUnder™, RailTrac™, Utility, and Conventional product series. The products enable drivers to lift heavy cargo between ground level and truck bed using hydraulic power-up/power-down systems, with patented tuck-under platforms that stow clear of the rear door. Equipment is sold exclusively through an authorized network of truck equipment distributors in the USA and Canada, supported by replacement parts and warranty repair services.

Product overview

Anthony Liftgates is a manufacturer of truck liftgates producing top-quality products for trucks of all sizes since 1941. The product portfolio consists of multiple series designed for different vehicle types and applications. TuckUnder Series (ETU, AST/AST-Plus, MTU-GLR, MTU-GLR-XL, MTU-GLR-EX) offers tuck-under style liftgates that stow clear when not in use. RailTrac Series (AR, PCR, DDR, MRT) provides aluminum rail-style liftgates with sliding platform mechanisms. Utility Series (ALB/LoadBlazer, LA/Little Anthony) offers lighter-duty options. Conventional Series (AC) provides traditional style liftgates. Products serve pickup trucks, vans, flatbeds, stake beds, service bodies, and trailers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MTU-GLR-XL Liftgate The biggest tuck platform in the industry, featuring a patented trifold platform design with a massive wedge platform for exceptional delivery capability. Driver-centric liftgate with easy-grab handles, foot-operated platform latches, and Gentle Level Ride with power down. Targeted at LTL carriers, construction site delivery, and appliance movers.
• ETU Liftgate TuckUnder series liftgate model featuring tuck-under platform design that stows to leave rear door clear when not in use. Backed by a 1-year warranty.
• AST / AST-Plus Liftgate

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Peterson TrucksregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPeterson Trucks operates the West Coast Parts Warehouse for Anthony Liftgates, located in San Leandro, CA. They handle parts distribution for the West Coast region, providing toll-free and local phone numbers for parts ordering.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Palfinger: Palfinger is a global lifting solutions conglomerate whose portfolio includes truck-mounted liftgates (acquired via Palfinger Tail Lift, formerly MBB Palfinger) alongside cranes, hoists, and marine systems. A much larger incumbent in an overlapping category.
• Heil Trailer International (Environmental Solutions Group): Heil Trailer is a major North American manufacturer of refuse and vocational truck bodies, with related liftgate and loading-system capabilities integrated into its body offerings—an overlapping commercial vehicle ecosystem participant.

Regional players

• Reading Truck Group: Reading Truck manufactures service bodies, utility bodies, and related truck equipment in North America. While not a direct liftgate OEM, it competes in the same commercial truck upfit ecosystem and dealer channels that drive liftgate demand.

Direct peers

• Dhollandia: Dhollandia is a leading European manufacturer of tail lifts for commercial vehicles and trailers, offering column lifts, platform lifts, and retractable liftgates. Comparable product architecture and hydraulics, though geographically focused on EMEA.
• Thieman Tailgates: Thieman has been a US liftgate manufacturer since 1948 and offers rail-type and conventional liftgates for medium/heavy-duty trucks. Comparable vintage and channel structure make it a direct peer in the same niche.
• Bär Cargolift: Bär Cargolift is a German manufacturer of truck-mounted tail lifts and access systems for commercial vehicles, with extensive European truck OEM integrations—a relevant comparable on engineering and OEM channel.
• Tommy Gate: Tommy Gate is a US-based manufacturer of hydraulic liftgates for pickup trucks and vans, with a similar TuckUnder/Folding platform architecture. It is a direct competitor in the light-duty segment of Anthony's product portfolio.
• Zepro (Hiab/Moffett): Zepro is a Swedish-based tail lift manufacturer and part of the Hiab (Cargotec) group, supplying column lifts and platform lifts across Europe. Comparable product technology and OEM/truck-builder relationships.
• Waltco Lift (Material Handling Group): Waltco Lift, part of the Material Handling Group, is one of the largest North American liftgate OEMs, producing tuck-under, rail-gear, and platform liftgates for trucks and trailers—directly overlapping Anthony's entire product portfolio.
• Maxon Lift Corp: Maxon Lift manufactures a full line of rail-type and tuck-under liftgates for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and trailers. Its product families and dealer distribution model closely mirror Anthony's go-to-market approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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