Dock lifts

In the shipping and trucking business, there is generally quite a bit of lifting and movement. You may feel the need for dock lifts on your loading dock. Whether you’d like to add dock lifts to your already flourishing business, or you are setting up a new loading dock and want to have dock lifts from the very start, you are in the right place. Our information can help you choose the right dock lifts for your loading dock.

Dock lifts come in a variety of styles and sizes. Some are available with capacities up to 6,000 lbs. They are also available with different maximum heights, with some lifts reaching as high as 60’’. You can choose between large, heavy capacity lifts or smaller lifts with less weight abilities. Of course your budget will probably help determine what kind of lift you can get, but keep in mind your work load and job needs when you are shopping as well in order to ensure that you’ll always be able to get the job done safely.

The first type of dock lifts is portable lifts. These are great for smaller businesses, because they can be used in multiple capacities. If you aren’t able to purchase more than a couple of lifts at this time, or your business is very mobile, you should consider portable dock lifts. These also often have parts that fold up, making storing them or transporting them to a new location easy. The best kinds of portable dock lifts are made with locking legs and grips to ensure complete safety.

The second type of dock lifts is pit mounted lifts. These are great for larger loading docks that do large volumes of business. They are mounted permanently in place through bolting and welding. This makes them much safer for big weight capacities and they are able to reach taller height requirements as well. If you do a lot of business and load a lot of heavy items, pit mounted lifts are the best choice for you.

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