Abstract: A machine lift having a base secured to a vehicle floor adjacent the rearward end thereof at one side thereof. A rotatable pedestal is mounted on the base and extends upwardly therefrom. An elongated lift arm, having inner and outer ends, is pivotally secured to the pedestal and extends outwardly therefrom. An elongated linkage, having inner and outer ends, is pivotally connected at its inner end to the pedestal adjacent the lower end thereof and extends outwardly therefrom. The outer ends of the lift arm and linkage are pivotally connected to a frame which extends upwardly from a horizontally disposed support platform. An elongated screw actuator extends between the pedestal and the lift arm for raising and lowering the platform with respect to the vehicle.

Abstract: An auto latch system for use with a transport vehicle having a rotatable ramp shiftable between a transport disposition and a load disposition, includes a latch assembly operably coupled to a transport vehicle bed. A ramp engagement assembly is operably coupled to the ramp. The latch assembly automatically engages the ramp engagement assembly during shifting of the ramp from the load disposition to the transport disposition.