The Vestil FM-0648 Mechanical Edge-O-Dock Leveler is a robust dock solution designed to bridge gaps between a loading dock and a trailer, supporting material handling operations with a 6,000 lb. uniform capacity. This model mounts directly to the face of the dock and does not require a concrete recess, simplifying installation while maintaining reliable alignment with the truck bed. The edge may be activated manually via a pocketed lip mechanism and then lowered or extended using a hand pump, depending on the chosen configuration, with automatic retraction behind the bumper as the trailer departs when deployed in mechanical or hydraulic modes.
Constructed with solid steel and featuring a tread plate surface, the unit offers a durable, non-slip surface for safe loading and unloading. The design includes 2" x 8" x 18" bumpers and a mounting plate with anchor holes to secure the leveler to the dock face, promoting stable operation under typical material-handling cycles. The standard ramping height is 29 inches, with alternative ramp lengths available for specific site grades, and the model supports an operating range that accommodates the separation between dock face and trailer bed.
Practical use scenarios include warehouses and distribution centers that require a reliable, non-recessed edge-mounted leveler for quick dock-to-trailer transitions. Operators should ensure a compatible dock edge, proper mounting across the face of the dock, and adherence to installation instructions, including a continuous weld across the mounting plate and secure bolting through anchor holes. Compatibility notes: this unit is designed for a 48-inch high dock face and supports a 5-inch service range above the dock, with a 6,000 lb. capacity profile. Regular inspection of hydraulic components or manual pumping mechanisms, where applicable, ensures continued safe operation.
Features:
- Easy install allows unit to quickly mount to any loading dock with a steel dock edge
- Tread plate design offers a positive non-slip gripping action
- Product design conveniently does not require a concrete recess
- Solid steel construction offers long lasting reliable use
- Uniform capacity of 6,000 lb
- Uniform Capacity (lb.):
- 6000
- Service range above dock (in.):
- 5
- Package Size:
- Each
