One person can load a generator of up to 440 lb into a pickup truck bed with the LiftMate Glide200, a battery-powered hand cart. The cart does the lifting to bed height, and the whole cart slides into the bed with the generator on it.
What do you check before loading?
Two checks come first. Find the generator's weight in its manual or spec sheet. The Glide200 is rated for 440 lb (200 kg) for safe, long-term use, and a heavier generator is outside that rating. Then measure the height of your tailgate or cargo floor and compare it with the platform's range.
| Spec | Glide200 |
|---|---|
| Recommended maximum load | 440 lb (200 kg) |
| Platform height | 10 to 50 in |
| Time to maximum height | About 35 seconds |
| Slide length | Up to 47.2 in |
| Cart size | 47.2 x 28.3 in |
| Cart weight | 172.6 lb |
| Battery | About 140 full lift-and-lower cycles per charge at 440 lb |
How do you load the generator?
- Park on flat, stable ground.
- Position the cart at the generator.
- Secure the generator to the cart.
- Raise the platform with the controls to the height of your tailgate or cargo floor.
- Slide the cart into the bed.
- Engage the rear-wheel brakes.
- Strap the cart and generator down with tie-downs.
Secure the generator before you touch the lift controls. The platform raises and lowers while loaded, and a load that is not secured to the cart can be dangerous during that movement.
What have owners loaded with it?
Pairon Tools has used the Glide200 to move concrete, a large vase and a large water jar, each around 150 kg (about 330 lb).
Customers load generators with it too. One verified buyer wrote in August 2026: "I own mobile gaming rental company and have to load a 350 lb generator in the back of my truck." Another bought it in July 2026 to load a generator into a Ford Excursion while traveling, working at job sites and staying at campgrounds, and described the sequence this way: "It lifts the generator, lets me roll and align it exactly where it needs to go, slides it into the vehicle, and then lifts the wheels and the entire unit into the truck."
What happens to the truck?
Nothing bolts or clamps to it, so there is nothing to drill or install. As the load slides in, its weight is shared between the tailgate and the bed. On the drive, the rear-wheel brakes keep the cart secure in the bed, and Pairon Tools also recommends tie-down straps over the cart and the generator.
Where does it work, and where does it stop?
The wheels roll indoors and out and handle mild terrain such as gravel or grass. Flat, stable ground works best, and slopes or uneven ground take more effort. Hold the handles when the cart is empty. The control box handles light rain, and heavy rain or long outdoor storage calls for a cover. Between jobs the cart folds down for compact storage.
The demo video shows the Glide200 with a 425 lb load of concrete.
The solo-lift page lists the full specifications, including the height range to check against your truck.