Mechanical Levelers

A mechanical leveler uses spring counterbalance rather than hydraulics, so it needs no power at the dock position. The operator pulls a release chain, walks the deck down to the trailer, and the lip extends. It is the lowest-cost leveler to buy and the simplest to troubleshoot, which makes it a sound choice for docks with moderate traffic. At high cycle counts, the repeated physical effort is the reason most facilities move to hydraulic or air-powered. Whether you require mechanical dock leveler installation or service, Timbers-Kovar is here to help!