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JUNE 30, 2025

Anthony's ALB Pickup Liftgate Buyer’s Guide: Models, Specs, Platforms, and Optional Features

Choosing the right pickup truck liftgate starts with knowing your options. The Anthony ALB Series is a proven solution for customers who need reliable lift performance on full-size pickups or utility body trucks. In this buyer’s guide, we’ll walk through the ALB’s specs, mounting options, platform configurations, and tested durability—so you can find the right liftgate for your application.

• Documentation Resources from Anthony
• What is the ALB Series?
• Load Capacity and Dimensional Specs
• Platform Types: Steel, Aluminum, Bar Grate
• Ramp and Bed Height Compatibility
• Optional Features
• Mounting Compatibility (Pickup and Utility Body Trucks)
• Anthony’s Endurance Testing and Warranty Highlights
• Conclusion

Documentation Resources from Anthony

Information in this article is sourced from Anthony’s ALB series manuals and technical guides as well as our Team’s expertise. Always refer to your specific liftgate’s manuals for complete procedures and serial number, model, and year-specific details.

Reference PDFs used:

• Anthony ALB Model Brochure
• Anthony ALB Installation Manual
• Anthony ALB Mounting Dimensions

What is the ALB Series?

The Anthony ALB Pickup Truck Series is a hydraulic pickup liftgate designed for full-size pickup trucks and utility body vehicles. Built in the USA and shipped fully assembled, the ALB is part of Anthony’s Pickup Series and includes factory testing for electrical and hydraulic function before delivery (Anthony ALB Installation Manual, pg. 6).

Standard features include:

• Twin-cylinder drive for low-pressure lifting
• Service-free bushings at pivot points
• Stabilizer beam that reduces sway and doubles as a step (Anthony ALB Brochure, "Key Advantages" section)

These features make the ALB a reliable solution for adding a liftgate for pickup truck needs in work fleets and service vehicles.

Load Capacity and Dimensional Specs

The ALB Series has a lifting capacity of 1,500 lbs, suitable for light to moderate-duty cargo such as jobsite tools, parts, and small equipment (Anthony ALB Brochure, "Lifting Capacities" section).

Key dimensions include:

• Overall frame height: 61.7"
• Platform width: 50"
• Maximum compatible bed height: 46"
• Frame depth: 36.75"
• Ramp length: 6" foldover section (Anthony ALB Brochure, "ALB Dimensions" chart)

These specifications ensure the platform travels smoothly from ground level to bed height without compromising balance or clearance.

Platform Types: Steel, Aluminum, Bar Grate

The ALB Series includes three platform configurations, each designed for different loading conditions:

• Steel ramped platform – 50” x 41” + 6” ramp
• Aluminum ramped platform – 50” x 41” + 6” ramp
• Steel bar grate with tire rack – 50” x 22” (Anthony ALB Brochure, "Available Platforms")

Bar grate platforms are well-suited for environments with mud, water, or debris thanks to the open surface design. Aluminum offers weight savings, while steel maximizes durability.

Ramp and Bed Height Compatibility

Each ramped platform includes a 6-inch foldover ramp that bridges the platform to the ground. This helps improve load rolling performance and reduces edge drop-off (Anthony ALB Brochure, "Available Platforms").

The liftgate is designed to operate smoothly with bed heights up to 46 inches, making it compatible with most full-size pickup truck bodies (Anthony ALB Brochure, "Bed Height Range").

Optional Features

Anthony offers several optional upgrades to increase performance and operator convenience:

• Galvanized finish (adds corrosion protection and extended warranty)
• Light kit (helps meet FMVSS 108 lighting requirements)
• Wireless, corded, or dual controls (improves installation flexibility)
• Cab shut-off switch or power cut-off solenoid (prevents unauthorized use)
• Step kit (for easier entry/exit)
• Utility body mounting kit (for installation on service bodies) (All options listed in Anthony ALB Brochure, "Options" section; supported with installation details in Installation Manual, Section 6)

These options help customize the ALB for specific truck configurations or job requirements.

Mounting Compatibility (Pickup and Utility Body Trucks)

The ALB’s EZ Mount™ design and universal fitment support installation on most domestic and foreign full-size pickups as well as utility body trucks (Anthony ALB Brochure, "Universal Mount").

For utility bodies, Anthony offers a dedicated mounting hardware kit (A-135161) and instructions, which ensure structural reinforcement and compliance with load force requirements (must support 1,500 lbs at 20” above bed floor) (Anthony ALB Installation Manual, Section 5.6, pg. 21).

This mounting compatibility makes the ALB one of the more versatile pickup truck lift gates available.

Anthony’s Endurance Testing and Warranty Highlights

To ensure long-term durability, the ALB was endurance tested to 100,000 full-capacity cycles, with no failure and no visible wear to critical pivot points (Anthony ALB Brochure, "Built for Work" section).

Warranty coverage includes:

• 2 years parts and labor on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems (Anthony ALB Brochure, "Industry-Leading Warranty"; also Installation Manual, Section 11.1, pg. 39)
• Lifetime warranty on the maintenance-free bushings used at pivot locations (Anthony ALB Brochure, "Key Advantages")

These features make the ALB a long-term investment for those seeking reliable performance and minimal downtime.

Conclusion

The Anthony ALB is a feature-rich, field-tested hydraulic liftgate for pickup trucks and utility vehicles. Whether you need a removable liftgate for pickup trucks or a dedicated platform for daily deliveries, the ALB offers excellent performance, versatile mounting, and a durable build.

For those looking to purchase a pickup truck lift gate, the ALB Series should be on the shortlist—especially when strength, simplicity, and service-free operation matter most.