Dock Levelers
Ditch concrete work and get dock levelers faster.
Unlike conventional pit-style dock levelers in your building floor, Dockzilla’s Exterior Dock Levelers attach to the OUTSIDE of your facility to seamlessly connect trucks to your building for loading.
Built with high-strength steel, Exterior Dock Levelers are engineered for impact and high-cycle loading.
Exterior Dock Leveler
The Exterior Dock Leveler is best for operations that want a cost-effective option and have reliable weather as loading is unprotected.
Dock House Exterior Dock Leveler
The Dock House Exterior Dock Leveler offers weather-protected loading. It creates a sealed vestibule, when trucks are in place, to maintain temperature and protect further from dust and debris.
Exterior Dock Levelers
VS
Pit-Style Levelers
Dockzilla’s Exterior Dock Levelers install 10x faster than pit-style levelers
| Dockzilla Dock Leveler | Destructive Pit Leveler | |
|---|---|---|
| No Concrete |  |  |
| Easy Setup | | |
| Fast Install | | |
| Relocatable | | |
| Saves Space | | |
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Exterior Dock Leveler Installation in Just One Day
Self-standing Exterior Dock Levelers retrofit any dock door without permanent construction, footings or concrete.
PROTECT YOUR BUILDING
The steel frame drives trailer impact into the ground--not into your building..
EASILY ADD SQ FT
Reclaim 100 sq. ft. per dock for sorting, staging and storage.
WEATHER-RESISTANT DESIGN
Shelter your goods from the elements.
CONTROL DOCK TEMP
Improve employee comfort & save on energy bills.
PEST-PROOF
Exterior dock levelers mean no floor gaps for rodents to come in.
EASILY RELOCATE
Modular to move and add onto when operations change or your lease ends.
Selecting The Right
Equipment For You
When you…
Can’t wait on construction timelines.
An Exterior Dock Leveler…
Gets your dock operational 10x faster with a one-day installation, minimizing operational downtime.
When you…
Don’t have bandwidth to manage multiple construction trades and permitting.
An Exterior Dock Leveler…
Upgrades your dock and cuts out permitting by eliminating concrete, electrical work, footing disruption, OSHA-regulated dust, and the risk of running into unknown hazards like water/gas lines.
When you…
Want to stop strenuous, manual leveler operation.
An Exterior Dock Leveler…
Gives you a safer push-button hydraulic leveler and the right service range.
When you…
Want to save on costs associated with pests, dust and debris.
An Exterior Dock Leveler…
Abolishes floor gaps left by pit levelers to stop common loading dock setbacks.
When you…
Need more space for staging, sorting and storage.
An Exterior Dock Leveler…
Adds an extra100 sq ft of usable floorspace per dock.
When you…
Want to use tenant improvement $ elsewhere.
An Exterior Dock Leveler…
Makes your dock leveler purchase a capital expenditure you can take with when your lease ends.
When you…
Need to save on reclamation/repairs by stopping truck damage.
An Exterior Dock Leveler…
Protects your building with a high-strength steel leveler that stands between trucks and your building and directs impact forces into the ground.
When you…
Want to save energy $ and control dock temperature.
An Exterior Dock Leveler…
Keeps workers comfortable and employed, saves up to $2,500/year per dock door.
When you…
Expect loading needs to change.
An Exterior Dock Leveler…
Gives you a flexible dock leveler that can be easily moved and reinstalled at another dock door.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What would I need dock leveler?
A loading dock leveler will bridge the gap and height different between the vehicle and your dock. You need a dock leveler for an efficient and safe loading and unloading process.
How does an Exterior Dock Leveler compare to an edge of dock leveler?
An edge of dock leveler is also attached to the outside of the building—but that is where the similarities end. Unlike edge of dock levelers, Exterior Dock Levelers are self-standing structures made of high strength steel and bolted down to the ground. They are available in 4-15′ + sizes to offer significantly more service range to safely load more types of vehicles.
How does an Exterior Loading Dock Leveler compare to a pit leveler set inside the building?
Exterior Dock Levelers are installed OUTSIDE your building with zero concrete work. So, they can be installed 10x faster than a pit levelers, which require you to “dig a pit.” No holes in your floors means you save time and space and control temperature. Plus you can relocate your leveler if needed.
How does it hold up to high cycle loading?
There’s a misconception that the exterior design means it’ll crumble in the face of a bad truck driver. Let us assure you, there isn’t a vehicle that can shake the Exterior Dock Leveler. Our steel frame is bolted down with 16 concrete anchors. It’s engineered to absorb and redirect impact forces into the ground, protecting your building from damage.
Am I responsible for installation?
We have a team of dock leveler installation pros who have the process down to a science and will get you up and running 10X faster than a pit leveler install—without ever disrupting your internal operations. The best part? No concrete work! If you want to lead install, we can also work with you to coordinate that.
What maintenance is required?
Our Exterior Dock Levelers feature push-button hydraulic levelers, requiring only simple inspections and fluid checks. Backed by our 5-year warranty, we ensure long-term reliability to eliminate downtime and keep your business firing on all cylinders.
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