The Vestil RR-68-20 is a pit-mounted mechanical dockleveler designed to facilitate efficient trailer loading and unloading at loading docks. It uses a spring-operated pull-chain mechanism for smooth, low-effort operation and relies on a heavy-duty steel checkered plate deck to provide solid support for daily material-handling tasks. The unit integrates a steel understructure and features a 20,000 lb uniform capacity, making it suitable for medium- to heavy-duty warehouse environments while maintaining a relatively straightforward maintenance profile.
Construction details include a steel checkered plate deck and structural steel support that contribute to load distribution and stability across the service range. The deck sides and toe guards are finished in a brown/yellow color to aid visibility at the job site, and lip thickness and length are specified to balance approachability with strength: a 1/2 inch lip at 16 inches long. The design incorporates telescopic side-mounted toeguards that extend through the entire service range, helping to protect the opening as the leveler moves through its travel. The unit is designed to comply with established standards referenced in the product data, including CS 202-56, OSHA, and ANSI MH14.11, which informs expected performance and safe operation in typical dock environments.
Practical use considerations include its pit-mounted configuration, which means it is installed flush with dock level platforms for seamless trailer transitions. The mechanical pull-chain operation simplifies use in busy loading bays, potentially reducing operator effort during leveler engagement and retraction. The product’s 6-inch structural steel support and 1/4 inch deck thickness contribute to a robust platform for repeated use, while the 12 inch service range above and below the dock accommodates varied trailer heights and dock conditions. Packaging is listed as each unit, indicating individual installation and inventory management requirements. As with all docklevelers, proper maintenance and periodic inspection of the chain, lip, and guards are important to ensure long-term performance and workplace safety.
Features:
- Pit-mounted dockleveler enables easy trailer loading/unloading at loading docks
- Spring operated mechanical pull-chain for simple activation
- Telescopic side-mounted toe guards protect opening throughout service range
- Steel checkered plate deck for durability and skid resistance
- Uniform capacity: 20,000 lb
- Lip length: 16 in; Lip thickness: 1/2 in
- Service range above and below dock: 12 in each
- Color:
- Brown/Yellow (Deck Sides & Toe Guards)
- Material:
- Steel
- Uniform Capacity (lb.):
- 20,000
- Steel checkered plate deck (in.):
- 1/4
- Steel checkered plate deck (psi):
- 55000
- Structural steel support (in.):
- 6
- Lip Thickness (in.):
- 1/2
- Lip Length (in.):
- 16
- Service range above dock (in.):
- 12
- Service range below dock (in.):
- 12
- Package Size:
- Each
