Also searched as: Scissor Dock Lift · Hydraulic Dock Scissor Lift · Dock Table — Hydraulic Scissor Lift for Docks Without a Pit or With Large Height Gaps
The RAX Dock Lift is a hydraulic scissor-lift platform that raises and lowers loads between the warehouse floor and the trailer bed, serving dock positions where a pit-installed leveler is not feasible or where the height gap is too large for a standard leveler’s working range. Hydraulic scissor dock lifts are the standard solution for ground-level loading, mezzanine-to-dock transfers and drives-through where the dock and yard are at significantly different levels [ESTIMATE].
Industry-typical scissor dock lifts cover capacities from 1 to 10 tonnes with platform sizes matched to the load [ESTIMATE]. Unlike a pit leveler (which tilts to bridge a moderate height gap), a dock lift physically raises or lowers the platform to the required height — offering full travel across the entire gap. RAX manufactures each dock lift to your height differential, platform size and duty cycle — from prototype to container-load delivery order — with technical layout drawings and load-test documentation for your local installer or EPC team.
Hydraulic scissor mechanism raises/lowers the platform across the entire height gap — not limited to the ±300–400 mm range of a pit leveler.
Surface-mounted or shallow-pit installation; ideal for ground-level loading, retrofit docks and mezzanine positions.
Industry-typical 1–10 t capacity range [ESTIMATE]; RAX confirms your rating from forklift data and duty cycle.
Anti-slip chequer deck sized for your forklift’s wheelbase and turning radius; galvanized steel construction.
Push-button raise/lower with automatic level-stop at dock height; optional interlock with dock door or vehicle restraint.
English installation manual + technical layout drawings + wiring diagrams; hydraulic power pack pre-wired and bench-tested before dispatch.
Every unit is engineered to your dock. Figures marked [SOURCED] (with the source) or [ESTIMATE] (industry-typical, not independently verified for RAX) are market-reference values in the Basis column; your RAX unit’s final figures are confirmed on the technical layout and quotation.
| Parameter | Specification | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Dock Lift — hydraulic scissor-lift platform for dock-to-ground or dock-to-dock transfer | RAX product definition |
| Lift type | Hydraulic scissor lift; surface-mounted or shallow-pit installation | [ESTIMATE] |
| Capacity range | Industry-typical 1–10 tonnes; RAX confirms your rating from forklift data | [ESTIMATE] |
| Platform size | Custom to your forklift and load dimensions; typical 2,000×2,000 mm to 2,500×2,500 mm | RAX capability; typical from industry context |
| Lift height / travel | Custom to your height differential; scissor lifts cover the full gap unlike pit levelers | RAX confirms per project |
| Hydraulic power pack | RAX supply 220 V / 380 V, 50/60 Hz per your site power | RAX capability |
| Deck material | Galvanized steel chequer (tear-drop) platform for anti-slip grip; full RAL paint optional | RAX capability (brand brief) |
| Color / finish | Full RAL custom (common RAL9006, RAL9010, RAL7016, RAL5010) | RAX capability |
| Control | Push-button raise/lower with level-stop; optional interlock with dock door, traffic light or vehicle restraint | RAX capability |
| Safety components | Maintenance prop, emergency stop, velocity protection, anti-pinch scissor guards | RAX capability; aligned to general machinery safety principles |
| Certification (held) | Factory QMS: ISO 9001:2015; SGS material reports; Product Liability Insurance | RAX brand brief |
| Certification (lift-specific) | EN 1398:2009 scope covers dock levellers; dock lift-specific documentation confirmed per project | [SOURCED] antpedia.com; RAX status per project |
| Order | Custom engineered to your exact opening, specification and RAL color | RAX brand brief |
| Lead time | Sample 7–15 days; standard container 12–20 days; custom first order 20–35 days | RAX brand brief |
| Warranty | Structure 2 years; motor/hydraulic power pack 3 years; free spare parts within warranty | RAX brand brief |
Sizing note: Dock lifts serve positions where a pit leveler’s working range is insufficient. If your height gap is under ±400 mm and you have a pit, a pit leveler is more cost-effective. Send your dock-to-yard height differential and we recommend lift vs leveler.
Dock-to-yard or dock-to-ground height gap. This determines whether you need a lift (large gap) or a leveler (moderate gap).
Heaviest forklift model, rated load and typical carried load. This sets the platform size and capacity.
Cycles/day and whether 24/7 operation is required. This determines the hydraulic power pack sizing.
Surface-mounted, shallow-pit or mezzanine? Send site photos or drawings for technical layout confirmation.
RAX supports full private-label production of the Dock Lift: custom platform sizing, lift height, RAL colors, branded control boxes, packaging printing and installation-manual translation (EN/ES/FR/AR/RU). Start with an OEM sample and scale to container-load branded production. Custom Tooling records are archived for up to 5 years — no extra tooling fee on repeat orders, all under strict NDA.
Dock levellers — safety requirements; scope may extend to dock lifts depending on configuration. Documentation confirmed per project [SOURCED].
RAX’s held CE certification for the industrial door and operator safety scope — relevant when you source the dock door together with the lift as one package.
Certified quality management across the whole factory, with SGS material reports and Product Liability Insurance.
EU directive covering machinery safety; dock lifts with significant lift height may fall under this directive’s scope in addition to EN 1398 [ESTIMATE].
A dock lift is needed when the height gap between dock and yard is too large for a pit leveler’s working range (±300–400 mm), or when there is no pit available. A dock leveler is more cost-effective for moderate gaps with an existing pit.
Industry-typical scissor dock lifts cover 1–10 tonnes [ESTIMATE]. Capacity must cover your forklift’s dynamic axle load. Send your heaviest forklift model and rated load — we calculate the required capacity.
Yes. Scissor dock lifts can be surface-mounted, shallow-pit or mezzanine-mounted depending on your dock layout. Send site photos and we issue a technical layout proposal.
EN 1398:2009 covers dock levellers; dock lifts with significant lift height may also fall under the Machinery Directive [ESTIMATE]. RAX confirms the applicable certification scope per project at inquiry.
We are a pure manufacturer and do not provide on-site installation. Every order ships with an English installation manual, technical layout drawings and wiring diagrams for your local team.
Sample 7–15 days; standard container 12–20 days; custom first order 20–35 days. Structure 2-year warranty, motor/hydraulic power pack 3 years, with free spare parts dispatched by DHL/FedEx within warranty.
Or email info@raxdoor.com
Send your height differential, forklift data and dock layout — we reply with a lift vs leveler recommendation, technical layout drawings and lead time.
