A winch activated loaded platform is described to enable single person loading and unloading of heavy objects into a cargo carrying vehicle, like a pickup truck. The device is installed in the vehicle and loads a platform into the vehicle with a singular electric winch, without the use of hydraulics, booms, or ramps. A novel sheet metal and ball bearing receiver aligns and transitions the platform from vertical to horizontal loading into the vehicle with a singular winch and winch cable. V-groove ball bearing wheels on the base and steel angle track on the platform reduce friction for loading and unloading of the platform. A system of horizontal and vertical latches keep the platform secure during transport. Cargo is secured with tie down points for large cargo such as motorcycles and sidewall mounts for loose materials and fragmented cargo. A removable and stowable frame section preserves functionality of a pickup truck tailgate.

A fixed frame has upper, lower, and lateral bars in a vertical frame. A movable frame has inner, outer, and side bars in a horizontal plane. The movable frame includes forward, rearward, and side panels. Hinges pivotably couple the side panels to the side bars allowing movement between a horizontal lowered orientation for loading and unloading cargo and a horizontal raised orientation for transporting cargo. Motion imparting mechanisms couple the movable frame with respect to the fixed frame for moving the movable frame between the lowered and raised orientations.

A fixed frame has upper, lower, and lateral bars in a vertical frame. A movable frame has inner, outer, and side bars in a horizontal plane. The movable frame includes forward, rearward, and side panels. Hinges pivotably couple the side panels to the side bars allowing movement between a horizontal lowered orientation for loading and unloading cargo and a horizontal raised orientation for transporting cargo. Motion imparting mechanisms couple the movable frame with respect to the fixed frame for moving the movable frame between the lowered and raised orientations.

Improved trailers are disclosed having a lowering system comprising lift arms and swing arms that are operable via a plurality of cables and which allow the improved trailers to be oriented in a raised or lowered position.

Improved trailers are disclosed having a lowering system comprising lift arms and swing arms that are operable via a plurality of cables and which allow the improved trailers to be oriented in a raised or lowered position.

Improved trailers are disclosed having a lowering system comprising lift arms and swing arms that are operable via a plurality of cables and which allow the improved trailers to be oriented in a raised or lowered position.

Improved trailers are disclosed having a lowering system comprising lift arms and swing arms that are operable via a plurality of cables and which allow the improved trailers to be oriented in a raised or lowered position.

Another implementation of the present disclosure is a refuse vehicle. The refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body coupled with the chassis, a tailgate, an electric lock, and a fully electric tailgate actuator assembly. The body assembly defines a refuse compartment. The tailgate is coupled with a rear of the body and is transitionable between a first position to limit access to the refuse compartment and a second position to allow access to the refuse compartment. The electric lock is operable between an engaged state and a disengaged state to limit movement of the tailgate out of the first position when the electric lock is in the engaged state. The fully electric tailgate actuator assembly is configured to transition the tailgate between the first position and the second position.

Another implementation of the present disclosure is a refuse vehicle. The refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body coupled with the chassis, a tailgate, an electric lock, and a fully electric tailgate actuator assembly. The body assembly defines a refuse compartment. The tailgate is coupled with a rear of the body and is transitionable between a first position to limit access to the refuse compartment and a second position to allow access to the refuse compartment. The electric lock is operable between an engaged state and a disengaged state to limit movement of the tailgate out of the first position when the electric lock is in the engaged state. The fully electric tailgate actuator assembly is configured to transition the tailgate between the first position and the second position.

Another implementation of the present disclosure is a refuse vehicle. The refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body coupled with the chassis, a tailgate, an electric lock, and a fully electric tailgate actuator assembly. The body assembly defines a refuse compartment. The tailgate is coupled with a rear of the body and is transitionable between a first position to limit access to the refuse compartment and a second position to allow access to the refuse compartment. The electric lock is operable between an engaged state and a disengaged state to limit movement of the tailgate out of the first position when the electric lock is in the engaged state. The fully electric tailgate actuator assembly is configured to transition the tailgate between the first position and the second position.