Maxon

About Maxon Lift Corp

Maxon Lift Corp. has been at the forefront of liftgate innovation since 1957, when founder Max Lugash invented the iconic Tuk-A-Way® liftgate — a design that remains the largest-selling style of liftgate in North America to this day. Headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California, Maxon has grown from that single invention into what is widely recognized as the largest single-brand liftgate manufacturer in the world.

As a privately held, family-owned company, Maxon’s singular focus has always been liftgates. That specialization shows in both the breadth and depth of their product lineup, which spans everything from light-duty gates for pickup trucks and cargo vans to heavy-duty column lifts capable of handling the most demanding commercial distribution work. Innovations like MaxPro® paint technology, true level-ride mechanisms, automatic stowage functions, and hydraulic operator locks have helped Maxon consistently set the industry benchmark for quality and durability.

A Legacy of Liftgate Innovation

Over the decades, Maxon has introduced several product lines that have become industry staples. They brought the rail-style liftgate to the United States in the 1970s with the Railift™ Series, engineered for heavy-duty distribution use and dock-loading environments. The BMR Columnlift™ represents the pinnacle of their engineering, combining rugged column construction with precision hydraulics for superior performance in demanding applications. For lighter-duty needs, the Mighty Max series offers a low-maintenance direct-lift solution ideal for pickups, service bodies, and stakebed trucks.

What truly distinguishes Maxon is their commitment to long-term customer support. Their dedicated Technical Service team is staffed by experienced advisors who are deeply familiar with every product generation — meaning whether your gate was installed recently or decades ago, Maxon’s support network can help you identify the right solution. This includes on-call phone service, installation guidance, and a comprehensive network of authorized distributors and service centers across the country.

Maxon Replacement Parts

Keeping a liftgate in peak operating condition depends on access to quality replacement components. Maxon’s commercial liftgates incorporate a range of mechanical and electrical systems — from hydraulic pumps and cylinders to the ignition and power components that keep auxiliary systems running. Sourcing the correct parts is essential for maintaining safe load capacities and reliable operation, particularly for fleets that depend on these gates day in and day out.

For fleet operators, owner-operators, and truck equipment installers alike, having access to genuine Maxon components — including HVAC auxiliary heater ignition coils, burners, orifices, and combustion parts, furnace ignitors and flame sensors, boiler relief and safety valves, and spark plugs — ensures your equipment stays operational and performs to spec. With over 60 years of engineering behind every component, Maxon parts are built to the same exacting standards as the liftgates they support.