Dock Leveller 2026: Loading Bay Equipment Guide

What is a Dock Leveller?

A dock leveller bridges the gap. It connects the loading bay to the truck. It moves up and down.

Trucks have different heights. The leveller adjusts to match. This makes loading safe and fast.

Why Use Dock Levellers?

• Safe loading
• Fast operations
• Fits any truck height
• Reduces worker injury
• Protects goods

Dock Leveller vs Manual Ramp

Feature	Dock Leveller	Manual Ramp
Loading Speed	Very fast	Slow
Safety	Very safe	Risky
Worker Effort	Low (automatic)	High (manual)
Price	RM15,000-35,000	RM2,000-5,000
Truck Height Range	+/- 300mm	Limited

Bank vs Our Financing

Feature	Bank	Ing Heng Credit
Down Payment	10-20%	0%
Interest Rate	4.6-6.0%	Competitive rates
Financing	90% max	100% full loan
Age Limit	Max 5 years	NO age limit
Approval Time	2-4 weeks	24-48 hours

Dock Leveller Prices 2026

Mechanical Dock Leveller:

• 6 ton capacity: RM15,000-20,000
• 8 ton capacity: RM18,000-25,000
• 10 ton capacity: RM22,000-30,000

Hydraulic Dock Leveller:

• 6 ton capacity: RM20,000-28,000
• 8 ton capacity: RM25,000-35,000
• 10 ton capacity: RM30,000-40,000

Types of Dock Levellers

Mechanical Dock Leveller

Uses springs to operate. Worker pulls a lever to lower. Lower cost. Reliable and simple.

Hydraulic Dock Leveller

Uses hydraulic power. Push button to operate. Easy to use. Higher cost but very convenient.

Edge-of-Dock Leveller

Mounted on dock edge. For smaller height differences. Lower cost than pit levellers.

Pit Type Dock Leveller

Installed in pit floor. Most common type. Largest height range.

0% Down Payment Example

Scenario: Install RM25,000 dock leveller

Cost	Bank (10% down)	Ing Heng (0% down)
Leveller Price	RM25,000	RM25,000
Down Payment	RM2,500	RM0
Loan Amount	RM22,500	RM25,000
Cash Needed	RM2,500	RM0

Loading Bay Benefits

• Faster loading: 2-3x faster
• Safer: No gaps or falls
• Less injury: Workers don't strain
• Fits all trucks: Any height
• Less damage: Goods handled safely

ROI Example

Before dock leveller:

• 2 workers load manually
• 4 trucks per day
• Cost: RM2,500 x 2 = RM5,000/month

After dock leveller:

• 1 worker operates leveller
• 10 trucks per day
• Cost: RM2,500 + RM450 = RM2,950/month

Monthly savings: RM5,000 - RM2,950 = RM2,050

Annual savings: RM2,050 x 12 = RM24,600

Used Dock Leveller Financing

Used dock levellers cost less. We finance used equipment.

Used prices:

• 2-3 years old: 50-60% of new price
• 4-5 years old: 30-40% of new price

Our advantage: NO age limit - we finance any age

Bank problem: Usually won't finance used equipment

Why Choose Ing Heng Credit?

Since 1985, we've helped 4,000+ businesses.

• 0% down payment - No cash needed
• 100% full loan - Full financing
• NO age limit - Any equipment age
• Fast approval - 24-48 hours
• Easy process - Simple documents

FAQ - Dock Leveller Financing

Q: How much down payment?
A: 0% down payment with us. Banks want 10-20%.

Q: Can I finance used levellers?
A: Yes! NO age limit on used equipment.

Q: How fast is approval?
A: 24-48 hours. Banks take 2-4 weeks.

Q: What interest rate?
A: Competitive rates. Banks charge 4.6-6.0%.