Abstract: In combination, a tail gate for a dump-type vehicle, such as a truck, wagon, semi-trailer or the like, of the type having an open box mounted for pivotal tilting movement relative to the vehicle frame and including a bed and upright side walls, and power and linkage means mounting the tail gate for movement relative to the box between a closed position wherein it embraces the bed and side walls in a box closing mode and a plurality of positions wherein it is raised rearwardly and upwardly relative to the box, and an extended bed position and a ramp position.