Dock Leveler FAQ: Hydraulic, Mechanical or Edge-of-Dock?

Use a hydraulic pit leveler for high-frequency docks and mixed truck heights, a mechanical leveler where power or budget is limited, and an edge-of-dock leveler for small height differences with no pit. LESHO supplies loading dock equipment factory direct from Zhengzhou Lesho Door Co., Ltd., with custom sizes and a free quote.

Quick facts

FAQ

What is the difference between hydraulic, mechanical and edge-of-dock levelers?

Hydraulic levelers are push-button and pit-mounted for busy docks. Mechanical levelers use springs and manual operation, need no power, but take more manual effort. Edge-of-dock levelers mount on the dock face with no pit, for small height differences.

What capacity do I need?

Base it on the heaviest loaded forklift plus load and how often the dock is used; buyers usually add a safety margin. Send your forklift weight and cycles per day with your quote request.

What lip length should I choose?

The lip must be long enough to rest securely on the truck bed across your fleet; telescopic lips suit variable trailer setback.

What pit dimensions are needed?

Pit length, width and depth follow the leveler model you choose; confirm them with LESHO when you request a quote.

What do I need to send for a quote?

Dock height, truck bed height range, door width, forklift weight, cycles per day, power supply, pit or no pit, and quantity.

Can I buy dock shelters and high speed doors together?

Yes. LESHO supplies loading bay equipment including dock shelters and industrial doors from the same Zhengzhou factory.

What warranty and lead time apply?

LESHO offers a 1-year warranty and a normal lead time of 15–20 days.

About LESHO: Zhengzhou Lesho Door Co., Ltd. manufactures LESHO industrial doors at its factory at No. 168, Gangwang Village, Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone, Henan, China. Contact: info@leshochina.com · +86-15851675955.