Guardian Industrial Products Hydraulic Edge of Dock Leveler | Model HED782017 | 78" W | 20,000 lb Capacity | For Refrigerated Trailer Dock
DESCRIPTION
Designed for high-volume loading docks that service refrigerated trailers, the Guardian Industrial Products 78" Hydraulic Edge of Dock Leveler delivers unmatched strength, safety, and efficiency in a compact, permanently mounted solution. Built in the USA from heavy-duty steel, this dock leveler bridges the critical gap between dock and trailer with smooth, dependable hydraulic operation eliminating the lifting, positioning, and storage challenges of traditional dock boards.
Engineered with 55,000 lb minimum yield steel tread plate, the deck and lip withstand constant forklift traffic while maintaining traction in demanding environments. A fully enclosed hydraulic power pack with a 4,000 PSI-rated pump ensures fast deployment, quiet operation, and automatic return to stored position when the trailer departs. The 5-inch operating range above and below dock level provides flexibility for varying trailer heights, while the 12.75-inch lip projection guarantees secure contact.
With integrated bumpers, OSHA and ANSI compliance, and one-man rotary switch activation, this hydraulic edge dock leveler enhances dock safety, workflow speed, and operator confidence making it the ideal solution for cold storage facilities, food distribution centers, and refrigerated logistics operations.
Key Features
Heavy-duty steel construction delivers long-term durability for high-cycle dock operations, resisting bending, fatigue, and impact from constant forklift and pallet jack traffic.
20,000 lb load capacity supports fully loaded forklifts and palletized freight, making it ideal for demanding warehouse, cold storage, and refrigerated trailer applications.
Hydraulic-powered operation ensures smooth, controlled deck and lip movement with minimal noise, reducing operator strain while improving loading dock efficiency.
Designed for refrigerated trailers with an optimized lip projection and working range that accommodates common reefer trailer heights and dock configurations.
55,000 lb yield tread plate provides superior traction and strength, minimizing slip risks while maintaining structural integrity under heavy, repetitive loading.
Automatic return feature safely lowers the leveler to its stored position immediately after trailer departure, preventing dock edge hazards and equipment damage.
5-inch vertical operating range above and below dock level allows seamless servicing of varied trailer heights without manual adjustment or repositioning.
12.75-inch lip projection ensures secure trailer engagement, reducing bounce, gaps, and unsafe transitions during forklift entry and exit.
Totally enclosed power pack protects hydraulic components from dust, moisture, and debris, extending service life in industrial dock environments.
4,000 PSI hydraulic pump delivers reliable lifting force and consistent performance even in continuous-use, high-demand loading dock operations.
Integrated steel dock bumpers absorb trailer impact, protecting the dock face, leveler structure, and building foundation from collision damage.
Greaseable continuous hinge simplifies maintenance while promoting smooth articulation and long-term reliability of the deck and lip connection.
Formed steel gusset supports add structural reinforcement in the stored position, reducing flex and increasing overall dock leveler stability.
One-man rotary activation switch allows fast, simple operation, improving dock productivity while reducing labor requirements and training time.
OSHA and ANSI compliant design meets or exceeds CS202-56 and MH14.1 standards, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and workplace confidence.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 99 reviews.
I've started using the mulcher I on several parcels of land 10 acres . I have grind down a couple of 14 inch stumps. Caution the mount bracket behind the mulcher motor exhaust gets extremely hot even with gloves on . But the unit so far seems to works very good it's well put together.
The Firminator G3 is s heavy duty quality machine. The discs worked extremely well and planting and culti-packing is very smooth and easy. Working with Dillon at Ripping It Outdoors was a very good experience and seamless transaction.
Just got my Buffalo Turbine! Love it. Took a little bit to get used to getting the right angle for the nozzle, but not a problem. Side note, works much better if the frame is level as much as possible.
Love it!
Gary Haddock
Seems to be in order delivery wasn't able to use lift gate but tractor was able to take pallet off the truck bed. No damage to machine after visual check. won't know how it runs until rain stops.
Staff at RippingitOutdoors was very quick to call and double check the type of backet needed for the unit to ensure the online order matched( to fit my skid steer quick attachment on my l2501 Kubota). Explained the teeth & belt could be ordered through them directly over the phone when/if needed as well as selling other types of custom made brackets for Utv's ect. All around Great customer service and would purchase from again.
After spending way to much money for forest mulching services I discovered this wonderful machine. It's not a giant powerhouse forest mulcher, but it does everything a property owner needs to maintain a forested property. I wish I would have found it sooner.
The Firminator is well built and functions well. I am having some trouble while planting mixed size seeds. Next time out I’ll try setting it so only the smaller seeds drop out the open it up for the larger seeds.
easy buying process and great communication. Mulcher works great, easily clears overgrown brush and even mulched a 5" thick mulberry tree fairly easily. running it off of my old 331 bobcat with no problem powering the drum at all. Only small issue which isn't a big deal is that the supplied hoses are about 16" too short to operate a full range of motion.
Over all built well. I like it is all cast iron and metal and not plastic. Had to modify fertilizer disc mount to fit correctly, nothing major, a little grinding. I modified the center link hitch point to accommodate my John Deere quick hitch. Have yet to plant with it but I’m sure it will work perfect. Love the grease fittings everywhere. Reminds me of the old farm equipment I grew up on, and still use periodically.
My firminator RT was delivered in good condition in ND. I will be using it next week. I have a 45 HP John Deere tractor that is supposed to lift 2000 lb but really struggles to lift this 6 foot firminator RT. I will just have to use in as a two pass operation for now.
I do wish there was a better operating manual for this unit. Maybe that is something you can work on.
I will give you an update once I start using it in a few days.
Great piece of equipment. Performs far better than I expected. One piece of advice - if property is significantly overgrown, consider the tractor attachment first to bring down the over growth and then switch to the UTV attachment to maintain property. No complaints worked perfectly.
Put this on Kubota 900 with winch hookup. This thing is a beast (within reason). I named it ‘Homie”, cause Homie don’t play. It will take care of stuff up to about 2” in diameter. You still have to remember that this is NOT like the ones on a bobcat or larger machinery. It does have its limits. But all in all I am very satisfied with it. Now on to the good part! The staff at Ripping It are outstanding! Especially Kayla in the office. She has gone above and beyond on making sure everything went right, from ordering to questions about installation. This young lady would be of great value at ANY company ! Her knowledge and personality are like over the top. This is my first experience with Ripping It Outdoors and I can only say positive things about them. With all that being said, I do fill out reviews on things I buy, AND I give a honest review. If it’s bad then you will know it. But if it’s good, well I tell the truth ! Again Kayla, from the bottom of my heart, a great big THANK YOU for all your help and just talking to you. I feel like we’ve know each other for years!
TENT is easy to put up , material is tuff as told....only complaint is that i wish the bottom had about 3 to 4 inches overlap towards the inside so i could install a 2 x4 or something to help hold the tent down in high winds we have here in virginia thanks
Hi, my name is Ken. I’ve had a great experience with Ripping It Outdoors. I purchased a Forax Hp40 Mulcher for my mini excavator. Kayla Patterson is who I dealt with from the beginning until I received it at my house. She has been wonderful to work with and looking forward to working with her with any other orders I purchase. Kayla answered any questions I had and kept me updated throughout the whole process, can’t say it enough just a wonderful person to work with!!
These are great feeders if you don’t have any feral hogs but if the hogs tear off the wiring harness from the timer to the feeder motor, you’re disabled. Then, if you ask for help from Outback, they refer you to the dealer but really you’re on your own for parts and repairs.
I have three Outback feeders that work as designed. They’re 13 years old and have always served well but this feeder misses the mark by a very high margin. I’d NEVER buy this product again.
Feeders need to be dependable and this unit is not.
This is my first experience with Ripping It Outdoors. Fortunately I got Dillion as a representative and everything from sales to shipping was spot on..
Thanks Dillion for your help!!