Truck lift gate-cool ideas?

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I've got two lift gates from commercial trucks.  They are about 7' wide, and have large folding platforms.  I don't have any vehicles that these would fit.  Does anyone have any suggestions of what I can make out of them?  I was thinking of just using the cylinder, pump, and electronics.  Maybe a log splitter, but I see issues with that.  Any other suggestions.  12volt power allows for portability and flexibility.  Thoughts?
Reply:Originally Posted by AustinShredmanI've got two lift gates from commercial trucks.  They are about 7' wide, and have large folding platforms.  I don't have any vehicles that these would fit.  Does anyone have any suggestions of what I can make out of them?  I was thinking of just using the cylinder, pump, and electronics.  Maybe a log splitter, but I see issues with that.  Any other suggestions.  12volt power allows for portability and flexibility.  Thoughts?
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Reply:Adjustable work tables.  The only down side would be no walk around access.Or like others said just sell them.Dan
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Reply:The pumps/cylinders would not be well suited for any kind of "near continuous" duty such as a log splitter.  You would very quickly overheat the motor and hydraulics.These components are fairly well suited for use in applications such as a small crane boom or an engine hoist type apparatus.Hopefully you won't suffer much $ loss in selling them.
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Reply:Gas company I used to use has them mounted to the building to raise and lower cylinders to exchange.
Reply:Originally Posted by AustinShredman  They are about 7' wide.  I don't have any vehicles that these would fit.  Does anyone have any suggestions of what I can make out of them?  Thoughts?