Hydratail Trucks - Heavy Hydraulic Tail Trucks

Correctly operating your Ledwell HydraTail Truck is important to help extend the life of your equipment. Watch this operational series video or follow the steps below.

To get started, walk around the entire truck to inspect the following:

Overhead and ground obstructions, Winch & cable system, Hydraulic & Air Hoses, Lights, Wheels & Tires, and Remote control.

Make sure the truck is on level ground.

Set the parking brake and put the truck in neutral.

Engage PTO.

Dump the truck’s suspension.

Chock the wheels.

Use the Ledwell wireless remote to operate the hydraulic tail:

Push Tail Up to raise the tail.

Push Lock Off to unlock the tail & fold.

Push Fold Out to deploy the fold.

Push Tail Down to lower the tail until resting on the ground.

Safely load Equipment and remember to set the parking brake.

Secure equipment to the HydraTail Bed with your preferred tie-downs.

Be sure each piece is tied down at four points to secure it properly.

To unload, reverse the process.

Yes, if the GVWR is more than 26,000 pounds a CDL is required.

Our standard HydraTail Truck bed lengths are 26′, 28′, or 30′. We do offer custom lengths as an option. Our Sales Team would be happy to discuss the best fit for your application.

This video will teach you how to correctly operate a hydraulic winch to load or unload equipment on any manufactured Ledwell truck body or trailer, or follow the steps below.

To get started, inspect the following: Overhead & ground obstructions and winch cable for breakage.

Engage PTO inside the cab.

Dump the air suspension of the truck or trailer. Chock the wheels.

If using Ledwell’s wireless remote to operate:

Push Winch Out to reel out the winch.

Pull the chain through the tow hook and secure it.

Push Winch In to reel in the winch.

Load Equipment and remember to set the parking brake.

Secure equipment with preferred tie-downs.

Be sure each piece is anchored at four points to secure properly.

To unload, reverse the process.

A standard winch mounted on any Ledwell truck is 5/8″ x 50′ while those mounted on any Ledwell trailer are 5/8″ x 75′.

Before beginning the procedure, make sure there are no other transmitters in the vicinity being operated, as this can cause issues with the dedication process.

Note that these receivers have the capability of storing two (2) unique ID codes, allowing the use of two (2) different transmitters.

1. Power up the receiver.

2. Locate the green ‘SETUP’ button on the bottom of the receiver as shown in the image to the right.

3. Press the ‘SETUP’ button 5 times quickly. The blue ‘POWER/ACTIVITY’ light will blink 5 times to confirm the correct entry.

4. Press the ‘SETUP’ button once. The ‘POWER/ACTIVITY’ light will blink once.

5. Press any button on the transmitter that will be used with this receiver for at least two (2) seconds. The ‘POWER/ ACTIVITY’ light on the receiver will blink approximately 6 times, indicating that the code has been learned. (Note that on handhelds with system ON/OFF buttons, the ON button must be used in this step).

6. If a second handheld requires dedication, go to step 7. If not, the dedication process is complete.

7. Press the ‘SETUP’ button 5 times quickly. The blue ‘POWER/ACTIVITY’ light will blink 5 times to confirm the correct entry.

8. Press the ‘SETUP’ button twice. The ‘POWER/ ACTIVITY’ light will blink twice.

9. Press any button on the transmitter that will be used with this receiver for at least two (2) seconds. The ‘POWER/ ACTIVITY’ light on the receiver will blink approximately 6 times, indicating that the code has been learned. The dedication process is now complete

Check your 7-way pigtail from the truck to the trailer for power. When the center pin is blue, you have power. If it is not, unplug the 7-way from the back of the truck and check the fixed plug on the truck for power. If there is no power, check for a blown fuse.

There are two possibilities. Either your battery needs charged or you need a new battery. Try charging it. If there is no change, contact Ledwell.

Your air solenoids may be malfunctioning. Each solenoid has a button at its center. Use those to manually operate the air solenoids and ensure their responsiveness.
DO NOT ENGAGE THE PTO WHILE PERFORMING THIS TEST. AIR ONLY.
If there is still no operation, check the twist lock connector for corrosion on the pins.

When you’re sure the battery is good and the remote has been charged, contact Ledwell. Your hand-held is most likely will need to be replaced.

Yes, we offer replacements for handheld wireless remotes. Contact our Parts Department to order.

Once you receive your new remote, you will need to pair it with the transmitter mounted on your equipment.