3.10 Liftgate

For installation of a liftgate, observe the following:

The permissible rear axle load must not be exceeded.
Observe minimum front axle load of 30% of overall vehicle weight.
Check stability.
Calculate load distribution with all special equipment.
Shorten body lengths and rear overhang as necessary.
Mount subframe as close to front as possible and join to vehicle chassis frame with positive-type connection.
No subframe is necessary on series production panel vans.
An anti-roll bar is required for the front and rear axle.
Only use hydraulic support devices where possible. Do not raise the vehicle with a hydraulic support device (frame damage).
Load spacing max. 500 mm.
Safety
The accident prevention regulations and the EC machinery guidelines must be observed. Observe requirement for underbody guard and lighting equipment.
The standard vehicle can be equipped ex-factory with the necessary special equipment.

On vehicles with crew cab, the installation of a liftgate is only permissible in special cases with approval from Volkswagen AG.

Maximum load capability and section dimensions:

Models	Wheelbase(mm)	Lifting force up to KN	Minimum dimensions of subframe longitudinal members
Crafter 30 3.0t -Chassis	3250	5	80 x 45 x 3
	3665	5	80 x 45 x 3
Crafter 35 3,5t - Chassis	3250	5	80 x 45 x 3
	3665	5	80 x 45 x 3
	4325	5	120 x 50 x 4
	3665	7,5	120 x 50 x 4
	4325	7,5	140 x 60 x 5
Crafter 50 5,0t – Chassis	3665	7,5	120 x 50 x 4
	4325	7,5	140 x 60 x 5
	3665	10	140 x 60 x 5
	4325	10	160 x 60 x 5
Crafter 30 3,0t – Panel van	3250	5	-
	3665	5	-
Crafter 35 3,5t – Panel van	3250	5	-
	3665	5	-
	4325	5	-
Crafter 50 5,0t – Panel van	3250	5	-
	3665	5	-
	4325	5	-

The specified minimum dimensions are based on normal operating conditions and without overhang extension.

: 1 Subframe
2 Attachment plate

3.10.1 Longitudinal member reinforcement on unladen front axle

With lifting platforms (cherry pickers), for example, the whole vehicle is raised on 4 hydraulic supports during operation, whereby the wheels no longer have contact with the ground.

Due to the heavy weight at the front end of the vehicle, unacceptable levels of stress are imparted on the frame longitudinal members in the area of the front supports.

The force distribution of the supports must be between the first and second body console.

Note: Subject to errors and technical amendments. The electronic version of the body guidelines is the decisive source of up-to-date data on body guidelines.

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