--- title: What is a Mechanical Dock Leveler? (Pit Leveler/Dock Plate) description: Your mechanical dock leveler creates a smooth and level surface between the loading dock and a vehicle. image: http://www.overhead-doors.com/hubfs/Mechanical_Dock_Levelers.jpg --- [Home](https://www.overhead-doors.com) | [Contact Us](https://www.overhead-doors.com/contact/) | [Blog](https://www.overhead-doors.com/overhead-door-blog) [![Overhead-Door-logo](https://www.overhead-doors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Overhead-Door-logo.png?width=248&name=Overhead-Door-logo.png)](https://www.overhead-doors.com) Overhead Door Company of The Meadowlands & NYC [24 HR Emergency 1-800-362-6367](tel:+18003626367)         [![SCHEDULE SERVICE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/167911/a6079eaf-3a9a-4be3-af9f-40060b92f021.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/167911/a6079eaf-3a9a-4be3-af9f-40060b92f021)          [![SCHEDULE ESTIMATE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/167911/92234230-1cbb-48ae-9a40-a78072e9e4bf.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/167911/92234230-1cbb-48ae-9a40-a78072e9e4bf) ## NYC & NJ Finest Commercial Doors & Loading Docks # What is a Mechanical Dock Leveler? (Pit Leveler/Dock Plate) Posted by [Wilford Ordoñez](https://www.overhead-doors.com/overhead-door-blog/author/wilford-ordonez) on Jul 25, 2020 2:03:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) If you utilize a [loading dock](https://www.overhead-doors.com/loading-docks) as a part of your operations, you want to ensure you have maximum flexibility and full functionality for this vital work area. In most cases, that means accommodating many different types of trucks, with different bed heights. This reality makes it a necessity to utilize a [dock leveler](https://www.overhead-doors.com/dock-levelers) (also known as [dock plate](https://www.overhead-doors.com/dock-levelers)) that provides efficient and safe access for those multiple [truck sizes](https://www.overhead-doors.com/overhead-door-blog/designing-and-planning-a-loading-dock). [![Mechanical Dock Levelers](http://www.overhead-doors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mechanical_Dock_Levelers.jpg?width=350&name=Mechanical_Dock_Levelers.jpg)](https://www.overhead-doors.com/overhead-door-blog/mp-mcguire-mechanical-pit-leveler-dock-levelers-nj-nyc)[MP Mechanical Dock Leveler from McGuire](https://www.overhead-doors.com/overhead-door-blog/bid/320020/types-of-loading-dock-levelers) A [dock leveler](https://www.overhead-doors.com/dock-levelers) is designed to compensate for the difference in height between your loading dock and the bed of the vehicle offloading or loading product. This can require you to lower the surface to provide a safe and reliable walk down to a trailer or truck bed. There are three basic types of [dock levelers](https://www.overhead-doors.com/dock-levelers):  - [Hydraulic Dock Levelers](https://www.overhead-doors.com/overhead-door-blog/mechanical-vs-hydraulic-dock-leveler-which-is-better) [- Air-Powered Dock Levelers](https://www.overhead-doors.com/overhead-door-blog/what-is-an-air-powered-dock-leveler) - [Mechanical](https://www.overhead-doors.com/dock-levelers) Dock Levelers The [mechanical dock leveler](https://www.overhead-doors.com/dock-levelers) is the unit that has the lowest lifetime operating costs and is very easy to [service and maintain](https://www.overhead-doors.com/Services-and-Maintenance-Plans). You can find [mechanical levelers](https://www.overhead-doors.com/dock-levelers) that fulfill a range of applications and offer different capacities and sizes. [![Contact Us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/167911/20edc0ab-b3f3-4a9c-983e-d8643569d3eb.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/167911/20edc0ab-b3f3-4a9c-983e-d8643569d3eb) The highly experienced team at [Overhead Door Company of The Meadowlands & NYC](https://www.overhead-doors.com/loading-docks) has assisted many clients with [loading dock ](https://www.overhead-doors.com/overhead-door-blog/bid/319047/Loading-Docks-The-Basics)[leveler repairs, maintenance, and guidance](https://www.overhead-doors.com/Services-and-Maintenance-Plans) for them to find the right one based on their specific requirements. For many of our clients who need a reliable and affordable [loading dock leveler ](https://www.overhead-doors.com/overhead-door-blog/loading-dock-leveler-dock-lift-dock-plate-repairs-in-nj-ny)that delivers top performance in light to medium-demand environments, we recommend the [mechanical pit leveler](https://www.overhead-doors.com/dock-levelers). For example, the [MP Mechanical Pit Leveler](https://www.overhead-doors.com/dock-levelers) from McGuire is a popular choice for many [loading dock ](https://www.overhead-doors.com/dock-levelers)needs. This series has simple pull chain activation that incorporates a cam and roller counterbalance for smooth and safe operation. You can easily install this [pit leveler](https://www.overhead-doors.com/overhead-door-blog/bid/361669/Repairing-Your-Loading-Dock-Leveler) in a preformed pit to solve any grade and height differentials. (Click here to visit our [mechanical dock leveler photo gallery)](https://www.overhead-doors.com/loading-dock-levelers-photo-gallery) Call us at Overhead Door Company of The Meadowlands & NYC to discuss your [loading dock leveler](https://www.overhead-doors.com/dock-levelers) needs and to learn more about how our [mechanical dock levelers](https://www.overhead-doors.com/dock-levelers) get the job done effectively and affordably. 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