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Pentalift 6000DL Portable Hydraulic Dock Lift

6,000 lbs of portable dock power. No pit, no installation — deploy anywhere a trailer parks.

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Brand: Pentalift
Weight: 1800.00 lbs
Dimensions: 60"L × 54"W × 12"H (platform lowered)

6,000 lb portable hydraulic dock lift. No pit required. 48×60-inch platform, 0–60-inch elevation range, 110V/220V electric-hydraulic. OSHA 1910.26 compliant.

  • 6,000 lb rated capacity — full pallet load plus operator
  • 48" × 60" platform — accommodates standard GMA pallets
  • 0" to 60" elevation range — covers all standard trailer heights
  • No pit or civil installation required — freestanding, portable
  • Electric-hydraulic power unit (110V/220V) — smooth raise/lower under load
  • Adjustable lip plate bridges platform-to-trailer gap
  • Manual push repositioning — relocate between trailer doors in minutes
  • OSHA 1910.26 compliant — loading dock safety standard
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The Pentalift 6000DL is a 6,000 lb capacity portable hydraulic dock lift designed for facilities that load and unload trucks but lack a traditional loading dock — or for operations that need flexible dock positioning across multiple doors and yard locations. Unlike pit-mounted dock levelers, the 6000DL is freestanding and requires no civil construction: roll it into position at a grade-level door, lower the lip plate to the trailer floor, and start moving pallets. The 48" × 60" platform travels from 0" to 60" elevation, covering the full height range of standard box trucks, dry vans, and refrigerated trailers (typically 44"–60" from grade). A 110V/220V electric-hydraulic power unit raises and lowers the platform smoothly under full load. Manual push handles allow one person to reposition the unit between trailer doors. The platform lip adjusts to bridge the gap between the lift and the trailer floor, creating a continuous working surface for pallet jacks, hand trucks, and walkable loads. OSHA 1910.26 compliant. Built for daily commercial use in food distribution, manufacturing, and warehousing environments.
Model6000DL
FinishIndustrial gray powder coat
SafetyVelocity fuse (drop protection), perimeter toe guards
ComplianceOSHA 1910.26, ANSI/ITSDF B56.16
Lip Length18 inches (adjustable)
Unit WeightApprox. 1,800 lbs (816 kg)
ManufacturerPentalift Equipment Corporation
Power Source110V/220V single-phase AC electric-hydraulic
Lift Capacity6,000 lbs (2,722 kg)
Platform Size48" × 60" (1.22 m × 1.52 m)
Elevation Range0" to 60" (0–1.52 m)
Platform MaterialDiamond-plate steel (anti-slip)

See this class of lift in action. The video below shows installation, real-world operation, and the kind of shop this lift belongs in.

How does this compare?

The portable dock lift is the answer for facilities built at grade without dock doors — manufacturing plants, smaller distribution facilities, retail receiving, and any operation where trucks back up to a floor-level door. The alternative (installing a pit-mounted leveler) requires concrete work, electrical rough-in, and a contractor — typically $15,000–$25,000 for a single door. The portable dock lift delivers the same load/unload capability for a fraction of the cost with zero construction. For facilities with multiple locations or seasonal dock needs, the portable unit pays for itself on installation savings alone.