The Vestil FM-2566 Mechanical Edge-O-Dock leveler is designed to bridge dock edges to trailers without requiring a concrete recess. This 66-inch ramp width unit provides a 25,000-pound uniform capacity and is intended for docks with a face-height of at least 48 inches. When the trailer pulls away, the lip retracts automatically behind the bumper face, helping to minimize downtime between docked and undocked operations. The leveler is supplied with 2 x 8 x 18 inch bumpers and installation hardware, and it can be installed with a continuous weld across the mounting plate for secure attachment to the dock face.
Construction and operation details show two primary actuation options. The manual hydraulic hand pump system uses a lowering valve to bring the deck down to rest on the trailer, with the unit including the hand pump, wall-mount brackets, cylinder, hydraulic lines, and oil. Alternatively, the electric hydraulic option provides easier operation: after backing the truck to the dock, pressing and holding the control button raises the leveler and extends the lip. The standard electrical configuration is 115V, single-phase, with a complete power assembly that includes motor, pump, control box, cylinder, lines, and oil. The design emphasizes a tread plate surface for non-slip footing and solid steel construction for durability, with mounting requirements that include a steel dock edge, approach ramp or plate, and a fully welded mounting plate.
Practical considerations include the need for a dock face edge suitable for mounting and for the lip to engage the trailer bed during loading and unloading. The unit is intended for applications where a continuous weld across the top and sides of the mounting plate is feasible, and where the dock face can accommodate the mounting plate bolt pattern. Package is listed as per-unit, making it straightforward to specify quantity in a purchase order.
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 (lb.):
- 25000
- Service range above dock (in.):
- 5
- Package Size:
- Each
