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ABOUT ADVANCE LIFTS Our state of the art 120,000 square foot building houses all operations including sales, design, manufacturing and shipping. Advance Lifts was founded in 1974 and quickly became the leading dock lift manufacturer in the country. We have maintained that position through innovative design, quick deliveries and superior service. Our modern 120,000 sq. ft. facility in St. Charles, Illinois houses state of the art equipment and is manned by a well trained group of employees who are dedicated to providing our customers outstanding products. Our goal is to make the entire...

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WHY BUY ADVANCE PRODUCTS Advance products offer superior value because of the many standard features incorporated in our products. Most of our competitors offer some of these features, but none offer the full array of features that set our products apart. With over thirty years of experience as the nation’s leading builder of dock lifts and with close attention to product performance in the field, we have gained the insight and knowledge to assemble the best value package available in the industry. PAINT FINISH: Each unit is cleaned and etched with phosphoric acid, fully primed with a rust...

WHY BUY ADVANCE PRODUCTS SALES LITERATURE: We have designed our sales literature to be of maximum help in designing your dock area and selecting the right equipment for your application. In addition to the basic product photo and feature list, we have included full specifications, drawings, a detailed selection guide, a list of general questions and answers about lift applications and an installation site survey checklist. DISTRIBUTOR ASSISTANCE: We have a nationwide network of knowledgeable dock equipment specialists to assist you with your dock requirements and design. Their experience...

WHY USE DOCK LIFTS REPLACES DANGEROUS CONCRETE RAMPS . . . REPLACES EXPENSIVE TRUCK WELLS . . . USES LESS VALUABLE REAL ESTATE. AVOIDS SNOW, WATER AND TRASH COLLECTION. AN ADVANCE DOCK LIFT IS THE ONLY TYPE OF EQUIPMENT THAT CAN SERVICE ALL TRUCKS SEMI-TRAILER TRUCKS DOCK LEVELER WORKING RANGE CITY DELIVERY TRUCKS DOCK LIFTS ALSO PROVIDE DOCK-TO-GROUND ACCESS DOCK LIFT WORKING RANGE HIGH CUBE VANS TRUCK BED HEIGHT RANGE 21" TO 58" PICK UP & PANEL TRUCKS PANEL TRUCKS ONLY A DOCK LIFT can service all trucks. If your dock is too high or too low or if you don’t have a dock, you need a dock...

WHY USE DOCK LIFTS AT A RAISED CONCRETE DOCK . . . AT A GROUND LEVEL BUILDING . . . PROVIDES 100% DOCK ACCESSIBILITY. PROVIDES A DISAPPEARING DOCK. EVERY DOCK COULD USE A DOCK LIFT: Considering the low cost versatility provided by an Advance dock lift, every dock should have one. It eliminates dangerous inclines, costly truckwell recesses and expensive concrete ramps while improving efficiency, safety and morale. It guarantees that all vehicles can be accommodated at the dock and reduces the amount of expensive real estate needed for a dock. Advance dock lifts are multifunctional and come...

DOCK LIFT SELECTION GUIDE I NSTR UCTIONS LIFTING CAPACITY: Add weight of the Load + Weight of Transport Vehicle + Weight of Personnel. AXLE CAPACITY: From the “X” Chart: Determine the type of Axle Loading (A,B,C, or D.) On the “Y” Chart: Locate the Lifting Capacity required. Follow across the chart horizontally to the graph line (A,B,C, or D) which represents the appropriate Axle Loading type and follow the chart vertically down to the Axle Capacity required. Load Weighs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,000 lbs. Fork Truck Weighs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

DOCK LIFT SELECTION GUIDE A Hand carts, four wheeled carts and pallet jacks LIFT MODELS Powered pallet jacks, walkies, straddle stackers and small fork trucks Sit down rider fork trucks and other heavy loads This can be any lift that has an axle load rating high enough for the intended load Series 2000 T Series Model 68610-68612 61010-61012 LIFT CAPACITIES PLATFORM SIZE DID YOU KNOW? • The most popular wooden pallet is 40" wide so that two can be put in a truck side by side. • Cushion tire fork trucks to 8,000 lb. capacity are generally less than 48" wide. • Pneumatic tire fork trucks to...

SERIES 1000 INSTANT DOCK LIFTS These are Instant Docks that simply require positioning and plugging into a power receptacle and they are ready to go to work. They were designed for use with light equipment such as hand carts, 4 wheel carts and pallet jacks. For other Instant docks see our Series 6000 lifts on pages 18 & 19. All models are equipped with a hinged bridge equipped with a pull back chain. All models have a combination approach ramp, wheel chock. All of the electrical controllers are Underwriters Laboratories approved assemblies. Each unit is washed with phosphoric acid, fully...

CATALOG AND APPLICATION GUIDE SERIES lOOO INSTANT DOCK LIFTS | SPECIFICATION TABLE FOR 1000 SERIES LIFTS Iridge End* Ramp End* Size Height Height Chock/ Ship Ramp Size Weight ALTERNATE TRANSFER ARRANGEMENTS These models were primarily designed to handle carts and dollies. When the units are raised, the ramps become wheel chocks that prevent carts from rolling off of the platforms. The pull back chain on the hinged bridge allows the operator to pull the bridge back and secure it while the unit is being lowered, without stepping around the load. Wheel and dolly transport sets are standard on...