Anthony Lifgtates, Inc.
14
MRT Models
www.anthonyliftgates.com
800-482-0003
4. Installation Section
4.1 Check Shipment
You should have the following items for this shipment to
be complete.
1. Liftgate Assembly
2. Power Unit Enclosure
(steel unit containing pump/motor)
3. Battery Box
Inside the Power Unit Enclosure box are hoses and
fi ttings, wiring, nuts and bolts, decals, and other
miscellaneous items which will be used to complete the
installation.
4.2 Tools Required
The following is a list of suggested tools that should be
used to install the Magnum RailTrac Liftgate.
• Overhead Crane or Forklift
• Mig or Stick Welder
• Heavy-Duty C-Clamps
• Tape Measure
• Level (small, magnetic)
• Open End Wrenches
• Flat Bladed Screwdriver
4.3 Basic Mounting Information
The Magnum RailTrac Liftgate models are intended for
installation on a semi-trailer or the van body of a straight
truck.
If a Magnum RailTrac Liftgate model will be installed on
the van body of a straight truck, re-tighten the U-bolts that
secure the van body to the chassis.
Tip: DO NOT attempt to install a Magnum RailTrac
Liftgate on a fl atbed vehicle without consulting the
factory to determine feasibility.
MRT-1003
FRONT
REAR
LIGHT
ASSEMBLY
OVERALL WIDTH OF COLUMNS
COLUMN
( FRONT TO REAR )
LIGHT GUARD
TRUCK
FLOOR LEVEL
1
6.75”
6.75”
95.25”
10.5”
9.5”
.5”
96” to 102”
Dimensions of Anthony Liftgates Magnum RailTrac Liftgate.
1
Can be removed if other lights are used.
4.4 Van Body Capacity Ratings
The Magnum RailTrac Liftgate mounts to the rear corner
posts of the truck body. Before installing the liftgate,
make sure each corner can support the load capacities to
be placed on them.
MRT-3500 (side walls and corner post)
Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2250 lbs.
Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2250 lbs.
Shear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3500 lbs.
MRT-4500 (side walls and corner post)
Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2800 lbs.
Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2800 lbs.
Shear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4500 lbs.
MRT-5500 (side walls and corner post)
Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3500 lbs.
Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3500 lbs.
Shear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5500 lbs.
MRT-6500 (side walls and corner post)
Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4250 lbs.
Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4250 lbs.
Shear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6500 lbs.
