Loading platform with clamp suspension

The tail lift (2) for fastening on vehicles (10) comprises a platform (30), a parallel link-form lifting gear (20), and a parallel cylinder (29) for pivoting of the platform. A cross-member under tension and a cross-member under compression are each designed in one piece, and the cross-member under tension consists of a U-section with a double row double claw holder connected to each end. The extended cross-piece of the U-section fits completely and centrally under the double claw beneath the bottom of the claws.