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Mechanical Pit Leveler
M and MX Series
Description
Mechanical pit levelers provide a gentle incline / decline ramp from the shipping dock to the delivery truck / trailer. The levelers operate easily by pulling the release chain. The Aaron-Bradley "M & MX" Series serve the full range of light duty to heavy duty applications.
Request A QuoteProduct Features
- Heavy duty extension spring design with easy front adjustment
- Capacity: 25 - 45,000 lbs.
- Deck and lip: 55,000 lb. minimum yield steel tread plate
- Deck Support:
- 'M' Series: Rolled 'L' Beam
- 'MX' Series: Structural 'C' Channel
- Service Range: Up to ± 12" from dock height
- Automatic lip extension
- Easy pull-chain operation; no lifting required
- Lip keepers provide night lock security and cross traffic support
- Dual safety legs
- Four (4") inch lateral tilt for out of level trucks
- Full width, once-piece lip hinge with grease fittings
- Working range toe guards; welded design for maximum strength
- Unit includes: Two 4" molded bumpers and maintenance strut
- Frame Depth: 19" (23" Optional)
Product Options
- Lip length: 18" - 20"
- Full operating range toe guards
- Hydra Lip (yieldable)
- Weather seals
- Below dock control
- Foam insulation
- Abrasive surface
- Pan, self-forming, with leveler welded in
- Barrier Lip
Dynamic Load Configuration
A.N.S.I. capacities are based on "dynamic" loads. Due to variables in operation, ABC Docks recommends applications based upon the following gross vehicle weights (G.V.W.):
| Unit Capacity (lbs.) ANSI | G.V.W. (lbs.) | Leveler Type |
|---|---|---|
| 25,000 | 10,000 | Mechanical / Hydraulic |
| 30,000 | 12,000 | Mechanical / Hydraulic |
| 35,000 | 13,000 | Mechanical / Hydraulic |
| 40,000 | 15,000 | Mechanical / Hydraulic |
| 50,000 | 17,000 | Hydraulic |
| 60,000 | 20,000 | Hydraulic |
| 80,000 | 30,000 | Hydraulic |
- Add 2,000 lbs. for forklifts with attachments
- Add 3,000 lbs. for three (3) wheel profile forklifts
- Reference: ANSI / ASME MH 14.1 1987, "Loading Dock Levelers and Dockboards"
Instructions
No instructional material listed.

