How to Load a Car in Under 2 Minutes (By Yourself)

Loading a car onto a trailer shouldn’t feel like a stunt or a two-person job.

With traditional trailers and rollback trucks, that’s often exactly what it becomes, especially with low vehicles, tight spaces, or no backup.

SHIFTR changes that.

In just a couple of minutes, you can load and secure a car safely, solo, and without ramps, timber blocks, or guesswork.

The Traditional Way: Steep Ramps, Winching, and Guesswork

Here’s what the usual process looks like with a standard trailer or rollback:

1. Set up ramps, often extending them with timber to reduce the angle
2. Crawl under the vehicle to locate tie-down points
3. Winch or carefully drive up while relying on a spotter
4. Watch for scraping, sometimes too late
5. Secure everything, often needing a second person

It’s slow, awkward, and risky for low vehicles, especially when working alone.

The SHIFTR Method: Precision Loading in 3 Simple Steps

1. Lower the Deck

Use the handheld remote to activate the hydraulic system. The entire deck lowers to the ground, creating a gentle 4-degree loading angle.

2. Load the Vehicle

Drive or winch straight onto the platform. Even very low cars roll on smoothly without scraping.

3. Secure Over the Tyres

Use SHIFTR’s quick-attach over-the-tyre tie-downs. No crawling underneath.

Secure all four corners, raise the deck, and you’re ready to go.

You’re on the road in under two minutes.

Why It’s Safer and Faster

• The 4-degree loading angle removes the biggest risk, steep ramps
• Remote operation keeps you in full control
• Over-the-tyre securing avoids stress on suspension and chassis points
• No second person required, ideal for workshops and solo operators
• Consistent loading time across vehicles and job types

Whether you're moving customer vehicles, performance cars, or dealership stock, SHIFTR lets you operate efficiently without the overhead of a rollback crew.

Bonus: Real ROI in Real Time

With pricing starting from $16,995 NZD, SHIFTR doesn’t just save time, it pays for itself.

Every fast, damage-free load reduces labour costs, improves turnaround, and helps you complete more jobs per day.

Your Time Is Valuable. So Is the Car You’re Transporting.

Stop crawling under cars with straps. Stop driving up ramps blind. Stop improvising with timber.

With SHIFTR, you load smarter, safer, and faster.