Loading device for a transport vehicle

The device has a vertical guide column (11) and a horizontal support rail (3) arranged symmetrically on each longitudinal side of the loading space (6) and connected to move relative to each other. A horizontal loading platform (5) is supported by the guide columns and support rails and can be moved horizontally and vertically. The loading platform forms part of the floor (61) of the loading space and can be moved outside the loading space. The guide columns are fixed to the truckster and are arranged in the rear area of the loading space near a rear opening (62). A cross-piece (2) at each guide column can be moved by a lifting unit and has a horizontal guide sleeve (21), in which a support rail is slidingly supported. At least two struts (4) or a side wall are suspended from the support rail. The loading platform is suspended at the lower ends of the struts or the side wall.