Height Differential
The difference in height between the dock and the truck bed. Most trailers feature a 55" truck bed height. Refrigerated trailers are usually 59".
Width
The dock board width should exceed the overall width of the pallet or vehicle used by at least 12-18". Wider boards allow for improved mobility and efficiency.
Capacity
Dock Plate: The capacity must exceed the combined weight of the heaviest load and the vehicle's weight.
Dock Board: Three times the vehicle lifting capacity. More for three-wheeled forklifts.
| Capacity Selection Chart | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lifting Capacity (LBS.) | Board Capacity (LBS.) |
|
| 3-Wheel Forklift | 4-Wheel Forklift | |
| 2,000-2,500 | 2,000-3,000 | 10,000 |
| 2,500-3,500 | 3,000-5,000 | 15,000 |
| 3,500-5,000 | 5,000-6,000 | 20,000 |
| 5,000-6,200 | 5,000-8,000 | 25,000 |
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