Low Profile Dock Lifts

Available in 4,000lb – 8,000 lb capacities. All models feature a 5 ¾” lowered height with 54” of vertical travel.

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HED Series Dock Lifts

Available in 3,000lb – 15,000b capacities. All models feature a 12” lowered height,  7’ long platforms provides 50” of vertical travel, 8’ and longer platforms provide 59” of vertical travel.

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Versatile Dock Lifts for Efficient Loading and Unloading

Pentalift dock lifts are engineered to provide efficient, flexible, and safe vertical lift solutions for loading and unloading trucks in environments where traditional dock levelers are impractical. These hydraulic dock lifts are ideal for facilities that handle variable truck bed heights, specialty trailers, or grade-level docks, offering smooth vertical travel that eliminates the need for steep ramps. By accommodating significant height differences, Pentalift dock lifts streamline dock operations, reduce material handling time, and enhance overall productivity in shipping and receiving areas.

Why Choose Pentalift Dock Lifts Over Conventional Dock Levelers

Unlike conventional dock levelers, which only bridge limited height differences, Pentalift dock lifts offer a vertical travel range that allow them to service the widest range of transport vehicles, making them the preferred choice for:

  • Extreme height variation between dock and trailer
  • Constrained or compact dock layouts
  • Facilities that load and unload vehicles with a wide range of truck bed heights, from low-profile panel trucks to high-clearance transport trucks and ocean containers.

Pentalift dock lifts are built for long-term reliability and consistent performance, featuring heavy-duty steel construction, maintenance-free pivot bearings, and Pentalift’s exclusive PentaFLOW™ hydraulic bypass cylinder—fully sealed, continuously lubricated, and precision-tuned for smooth operation that minimizes maintenance requirements.

Key Features of Pentalift Hydraulic Dock Lifts

  • Solid steel one-piece scissor legs with precision-reamed holes and chrome-plated pivot pins for maximum wear and corrosion resistance
  • Maintenance-free, “lubricated for life” bearings at all pivot points
  • High-tensile steel platforms and bridges with robust structural supports for optimal load distribution
  • PentaFLOW hydraulic cylinders

Pentalift Dock Lift Models – HED and LPE

Pentalift offers two primary hydraulic dock lift solutions to meet specific operational needs:

HED Pit-Mounted Dock Lifts

  • Substantial structural design and versatility for shipping and receiving operations.
  • Higher cycling capability
  • Suitable for applications requiring the ability to service a wide range of transport vehicles

LPE Low-Profile Surface-Mounted Dock Lifts

  • No obstructions on the platform, allowing pallet trucks, carts, and other material handling equipment with full access—unlike competitor designs where hydraulic cylinders extend through the platform surface.
  • Cost-effective where pit construction is not feasible
  • Provides versatile, durable lift solutions for modern dock operations

Factory Testing and Preassembly for Reliable Performance

Every Pentalift dock lift ships as a fully factory-tested and preassembled unit. Power units, controls, and hydraulic components are installed and tested at the factory, ensuring each lift operates correctly upon arrival. Each dock lift undergoes rigorous load testing prior to shipping, guaranteeing reliable performance from day one.