Loading Dock Equipment

This ASPAR dock equipment category contains recessed electrohydraulic dock levelers rated at 6 and 8 tonnes. They bridge the height difference between a fixed warehouse dock and the vehicle bed during loading and unloading.

6- or 8-tonne dock leveler: what differs?

6-tonne model: load capacity 6000 kg, upward travel +350 mm, downward travel −300 mm.

8-tonne model: load capacity 8000 kg, upward travel +400 mm, downward travel −350 mm.

Both product cards specify an electrohydraulic drive, 380 V power supply and push-button controls. These are model-specific parameters; compatibility with the vehicles and dock is assessed using site data.

What to prepare for selection

1. Dock height and the range of vehicle-bed heights to be served.
2. The type of handling equipment and the load, including the equipment’s own weight together with its cargo.
3. Dock-area, pit or opening dimensions, a plan and photos of the installation area.
4. Usage intensity, temperature conditions, available power supply and site readiness for installation.

Compare more than load capacity: the required travel, dock geometry and handling process must suit the selected configuration.

If there is no fixed dock

For handling-equipment access from ground level into a vehicle, explore the separate mobile ramps category. For a comparison of the two approaches, read “Dock leveler or mobile ramp: how to choose”.