Mechanical Pit Leveler
The Overhead Door™ Mechanical Pit Leveler excels in safety and efficiency, offering a seamless transition between building and truck. Its installer-friendly design ensures easy and safe installation, while the durable structure guarantees longevity. It is ergonomically optimized for effortless operation and focuses on safety with its non-slip surface.
This leveler stands out for its eco-friendly attributes and is engineered for simple serviceability. It embodies a blend of robust construction, user-centric design, and environmental consciousness.
Mechanical Pit Leveler Features:
- Installer Friendly
- Durable Design
- Smooth Transition
- Ergonomic
- Safe
- Durable
- Environmentally Friendly
- Easy Installation and Serviceability
Mechanical Pit Leveler
Creates A Smooth Transition From Warehouse To Trailers
M68R & M78R
- Fast, safe install with height adjusters operated while standing on building floor-no need for installer to be under leveler and no shimming/welding needed in rear of pit
- Adjusters quickly position the dock level with the building floor
- Improved safety — the installer is never under the leveler
- Levelers ship with four steel fork loops bolted to the deck, which improves stability when lifting from a truck. The loops help with forklift placement into a pit from inside or outside the building, and helps to minimize levelers sliding while stacked on top of each other
- Cut outs identify weld points to the curb angle for faster installation
- Lifter arm is mounted to the rear of the frame instead of sitting on pit floor. No need to shim or weld under the lifter arm
Durable Design and Finish
- The base frame is open all the way to the rear of the pit for easy access, with no cross beams or places to trap debris.
- C-channel beams create a strong deck structure and allow moisture to dry
- Deck design eliminates the transition angle, which is a frequent repair on many levelers
- The deck hinge is fully supported across the entire width of the deck to enhance long-term durability
- Durable textured powder coat finish
- Compliant with ANSI MH30.1-2022
Smooth Building-To-Truck Transition
- Designed with an optimized beveled lip to reduce bumps and damage to cargo and material handling equipment
- Reduces shocks and jolts to workers by creating a level pathway
- Facilitates fast movement of material handling equipment and forklifts
Easy-to-Use and Ergonomic
- The release chain for deck operation is user-friendly and easy to pull
- The holddown is easy to operate
- The Leveler is well-balanced for quick, easy articulation and automatically maintains positive lip contact with trailer movements.
- The snubber chain and maintenance brace are positioned at side edges, allowing easy access to the pit for maintenance and cleaning.
Safety Focus
- Installers are never under the pit
- Minimal bumps or gaps on the deck/lip reduce trip hazards for workers
- Proprietary powder coat formulation on deck and lip surfaces is textured to provide enhanced traction and non-slip protection even when wet
Durability, Low Maintenance, Low Downtime
- Heavy-duty multi-lug construction of the lip hinge. The design helps shed debris instead of trapping/grinding it between the lip/deck junction that can cause fatigue and maintenance issues. The lug construction also allows for easy lubrication of the hinge.
- The deck hinge is fully supported across the entire width of the deck, which spreads the load across the width of the deck instead of concentrating the load on just a few hinge points.
- A durable textured powder coat provides an extremely durable finish, better corrosion protection and adhesion compared to wet paint
Complies with ANSI MH30.1-2022 that includes rigorous load testing requirements
Environmentally Friendly
- Our powder coat process has fewer Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and solvents compared to paint.
- Overspray is recycled which reduces waste disposal issues compared to a traditional paint process.
- The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends powder coatings as a sustainable coating option.
Serviceability and Installation
- Open base frame creates generous space for service along the full length of the leveler, including the rear, which is the most difficult area to reach for cleaning and a common collection point for debris
- Leveler main springs are tightened/loosened with one adjustment point conveniently located on lift arm.
- Field serviceable with easy to reach adjuster for main spring
- Serviceable lip and hinge pin can be removed without breaking welds
- Maintenance brace is easy to reach under the leveler and is tethered so it never gets lost. The brace holds leveler up by the deck to allow lip maintenance
- Grease fittings to lubricate deck hinge for smooth operation
- Leveler ships with four forklift lifting loops bolted to deck, allowing leveler to be lifted from the front or rear for easy transport and placement in the pit
1-Year Limited Warranty; 2-Year Limited Warranty when Overhead Door™ brand door and Mechanical Pit Leveler purchased together.
Models M68R/M78R
Weight Capacity
- 30,000, 35,000, 40,000, and 45,000 lbs.
DIimension (Nominal)
- Model M68R: 6′ W x 8′ L
- Model M78R: 7′ W x 8′ L
BUMPERS | STANDARD | OPTIONAL |
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Laminated Bumpers 410-14 W1 | ✓ | |
Laminated Upgraded Bumpers 410-14 W2, 412-14 W1/W2, 610-14 W1/W2, V420-11 W1/W2, V620-11 W1/W2, V624-11 W1/W2 | ✓ | |
Steel Face Bumpers 410-14 SF W1/W2, 610-14 SF W1/W2 | ✓ | |
CONTROL | ||
Hold Down A/R | ✓ | |
Working Range 12″ Above/Below Dock | ✓ | |
FINISH | ||
Gray Powder Coat | ✓ | |
LIP | ||
16″ Lip | ✓ | |
18″ & 20″ Lip | ✓ | |
Lip Keepers | ✓ | |
Lip Bevel | ✓ | |
Lip Taper (Model M78R only) | ✓ | |
SAFETY | ||
Safety Legs | ✓ | |
Maintenance Brace | ✓ | |
Safety Tread on Deck and Lip | ✓ | |
Toe Guards: Working Range | ✓ | |
Toe Guards: Full Operating Range | ✓ | |
TRANSPORT | ||
Reinforced Lifting Bolt Holes in Deck (4) | ✓ | |
Steel Lifting Loops (Bolt to Deck) (4) | ✓ | |
WEATHER SEALS | ||
Weather Seal: Brush | ✓ | |
Weather Seal: Neoprene | ✓ | |
Chain Hole Seal | ✓ |
Loading Dock Maintenance Service
Every part of loading dock equipment, from a repair to an annual maintenance service, is essential to ensure safety and the danger of downtime if damaged or degraded. The biggest benefit of getting a loading dock maintenance service is increasing work safety. And it also assists in reliability and productivity. This service replaces any old parts, which can slow down production.
Benefits of Maintenance Service
- Increases work safety
- Boosts productivity
- Helps reliability
- Renew your loading dock
- Lasts for years
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