Dock Lifts
Dock lifts and truck levelers that move loads between the ground, the truck bed and the dock. Standard models lift 2,000 to 60,000 lb, portable, stationary or pit mounted, each quoted in writing.
- Lifts 2,000 to 60,000 lb
- Rated capacity
- 7 models
- Compared below
- Freight to your ZIP
- On your quote before you order
- Written quote
- Machine, options, freight and build time
Models
No model matches all of these. Clear a filter, or tell us the job and we will find the machine.
| Compare | Model | Lift capacity | Raised height | Lowered height | Platform length | Platform width | Availability | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Air Cargo Dock Lift
Autoquip
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15,000 lb | 68 in | 19 in | 120 to 156 in | 108 to 156 in | Made to order | Quote Air Cargo Dock Lift | |
CMD Portable Dock Lift
Autoquip
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3,000 to 4,000 lb | 55.375 in | 5.375 in | 72 in | 72 in | Made to order | Quote CMD Portable Dock Lift | |
PDQ Portable Dock Lift
Autoquip
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4,000 to 6,000 lb | 60 in | 4.5 in | 84 in | 60 in | Made to order | Quote PDQ Portable Dock Lift | |
PLD Dock Lift
Autoquip
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2,000 to 5,000 lb | 61.5 to 62 in | 6 to 6.5 in | 84 to 96 in | 60 to 72 in | Made to order | Quote PLD Dock Lift | |
PLT Pit Mount Dock Lift
Autoquip
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5,000 to 15,000 lb | 68 to 72 in | 8 to 12.5 in | 96 to 120 in | 72 to 96 in | Made to order | Quote PLT Pit Mount Dock Lift | |
Truck Leveler
Autoquip
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40,000 to 60,000 lb | 35.25 to 37 in | 5.25 to 7 in | 168 to 240 in | 120 in | Made to order | Quote Truck Leveler | |
TSL Dock Lift
Autoquip
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9,500 to 20,000 lb | 72.5 to 80.5 in | 12.5 to 21.5 in | 120 to 144 in | 72 to 96 in | Made to order | Quote TSL Dock Lift |
Buying guide
Choose a dock lift by what crosses it, the heights it has to meet and whether the site can take a pit. Send us those and we confirm the model.
Dock lift or truck leveler
A dock lift moves the load. A truck leveler moves the truck, with 30 in of travel and 40,000 to 60,000 lb capacity, so the bed sits at dock height for loading. A wheel locator and a full width approach ramp help the driver set the truck in place.
Capacity and platform
Dock lifts carry 2,000 to 20,000 lb, and the air cargo lift 15,000 lb. Platforms run from 60 to 156 in wide and 72 to 240 in long. Weigh the heaviest load together with the pallet jack or fork truck that rolls it on. The TSL carries 9,500 to 20,000 lb on captured rollers rated for high end and side loads. The air cargo lift has a roller conveyor deck with pallet stops for containers.
Portable, stationary or pit mounted
The CMD and PDQ are portable and sit on the ground with a low profile, 4 1/2 inches on the PDQ. The PLD is stationary with a 6 to 6 1/2 inch profile. The PLT mounts in a pit for fork truck loading. Truck levelers come surface mounted or pit mounted.
Ramps, bridges and rails
Most dock lifts come with a hinged approach ramp, a throw-over bridge to cover the gap at the dock and handrails. The CMD and PDQ have beveled platform sides that protect feet and toes. Ask us which parts a model includes.
What to send for a quote
- The dock height and the range of truck bed heights
- The heaviest load and what rolls it on, pallet jack, dolly or fork truck
- Whether a pit is possible at the dock
- The power at the site
- Your delivery ZIP code
Questions
Can a fork truck drive onto a dock lift?
The PLT pit mount dock lift is built for fork truck loading at grade. Send us the fork truck weight with its load and we confirm the model and capacity.
Is the PLTC still available?
The PLTC was renamed PLT, with more capacities and platform sizes. Send us your PLTC model number and we match it to the current model.
Do we need a pit?
Not for a portable or stationary dock lift. The CMD, PDQ and PLD sit on the ground, and surface mounted truck levelers install above ground. The PLT and pit mounted truck levelers need a recessed pit.
What is a dock lift?
A dock lift raises pallet jacks, dollies and fork truck loads between the ground and the dock or the truck bed. Standard models carry 2,000 to 20,000 lb on platforms from 60 to 156 in wide and 72 to 240 in long, and the truck leveler raises the truck itself, to 60,000 lb.
How do I get a price?
Call us or send the form. Tell us what you move, the route and your ZIP. We send a written quote with the machine, freight and build time.
How does it arrive?
Most machines go by freight truck from the factory. Parts and smaller items can go by FedEx or UPS. Freight to your ZIP is on your quote before you order. Rush and overnight shipping cost extra. We sell and ship to US addresses only.
What warranty comes with it?
EK Tech covers Pony Express tuggers for 2 years on the frame and drive and 1 year on other parts. For DJ Products and Autoquip equipment, ask us.
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