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U-Series
mechanical dock leveler
Available in
30,000, 35,000, 40,000 and 45,000 lb
(13,636, 15,909, 18,144 and 20,455 kg)
Rated Capacities
Maximize Your Options
At the Loading Dock
SAFETY FEATURES
A
Maintenance strut supports both
deck and lip for safe under-deck
maintenance and inspections
B
Yieldable lip safely collapses if struck
while extended
C
Hold-down assembly matches dock
movement with trailer suspension
D
Heavy-duty springs have a lifetime
warranty
E
F
E
Ergonomic soft-pull chain requires
only 3 lbs (1.4 kg) of force to deploy
the deck
Mechanical fall-safe legs limit platform
free-fall
ANSI MH30.1 (2007) Approved
The Blue Giant U-Series mechanical dock leveler is easy to use: simply pull the release chain and let the heavy duty main lift springs go
into action. The deck rises up and the lip extends smoothly to the locked position. Then ‘walk’ the deck down to the truck bed and begin
loading or unloading.
Powerful Hold-Down System
The U-Series mechanical dock leveler’s hold-down system is
controlled by a 45,000 PSI precision-milled steel ratchet with 13
deep grooves and four pawls, offering strong locking capability.
During loading and unloading, the friction disk brake enables
the deck to seamlessly match the trailer height, minimizing
cross-docking bounce. The increased contact surface with the
disk brake creates even wear on the brake pads and results in
greater hold while reducing maintenance requirements.
Structural Integrity
U-beam channels are welded to the underside of the deck at
dynamic impact points, preventing ‘dishing’ and prolonging the
life of the dock leveler. The continuous one-piece headboard
intensifies the strength of the deck’s front structure. A single lip
hinge pin enables a stronger distributed load.
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Deck Flex Advantage
Ideal for normal loading conditions, the fixed rear hinge design
allows the deck to flex up to 4" (101mm) when under load to
ensure full-width contact between the lip and the truck bed. The
hinge remains flush with the floor to eliminate pinch points and
cross traffic obstruction.
Designed with Safety in Mind
If a truck leaves the dock unexpectedly or slides free of the
lip plate, mechanical fall-safe legs prevent platform free-fall,
minimizing the risk of worker injury and equipment damage.
Additional features are depicted above.