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Dock Plate, 36in x 48in, Aluminum, 5300 lb, for Pallet Jacks, Hand Carts
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Amazon customer rating: 4.3 / 5 - WC Safety review of the Dock Plate, 36in x 48in, Aluminum, 5300 lb, for Pallet Jacks, Hand Carts. Written by Steven Eaton, WC Safety Editorial, from the published marketplace listin...
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Amazon customer rating: 4.3 / 5 - WC Safety review of the Dock Plate, 36in x 48in, Aluminum, 5300 lb, for Pallet Jacks, Hand Carts.
Written by Steven Eaton, WC Safety Editorial, from the published marketplace listing. The score above is the live Amazon customer rating captured at review time - not a WC Safety test result. We did not laboratory-test this product.
Written by Steven Eaton, WC Safety Editorial, from the published marketplace listing. The score above is the live Amazon customer rating captured at review time - not a WC Safety test result. We did not laboratory-test this product.
The Dock Plate, 36in x 48in, Aluminum, 5300 lb, for Pallet Jacks, Hand Carts is one of our picks for the dock plate lineup. Everything below comes straight from the manufacturer's published listing - specs, capacities, and dimensions are theirs, not ours.
A dock plate is rated for the TOTAL rolling load - equipment plus cargo plus operator - so size it for your loaded pallet jack, not the empty one. Aluminum plates suit hand trucks and manual jacks; steel dock boards with locking legs are the forklift class. Chock the trailer before the first wheel touches the plate.
Key details, quoted from the manufacturer's published listing:
- Dock leveler: Dock plate bridges the gap between loading dock and truck-trailer for safer loading operations
- High strength, durable construction: Heavy duty reinforced aluminum diamond plate with highly visible yellow curbs; two underside stabilizer braces
- Multi-use loading dock equipment: 5,300 lb. weight capacity supports pallet trucks, pallet jacks, carts, and foot traffic material handling
- Handles for easier positioning: Two handles on either side allow warehouse team members to lift dock plate comfortably with a designated lifting position
- Safer truck to dock transition: Measures 36 x 48 with a 3 height differential
Compare all dock & warehouse equipment, pair with a pallet jack or hand truck, chock with cargo control, and browse all jobsite equipment.
What to check before you buy
- Trailer restraint before loading
- OSHA requires the brakes of a highway truck or trailer to be set and wheel chocks or an equivalent restraint placed before a powered industrial truck drives on.
- Dock plate versus dock leveler capacity
- Rated capacity has to cover the forklift plus its load plus the operator - not just the pallet weight.
- Trailer creep
- Repeated forklift entry can walk a trailer away from the dock. Restraints and chocks address this; relying on the driver alone does not.
- Edge and fall protection
- An open dock edge is a fall hazard. Barriers, gates or equivalent protection belong wherever the door can be open with no trailer present.
How it compares to other loading dock equipment we review
| Product | List price |
|---|---|
| Dock Plate, 36in x 48in, Aluminum, 5300 lb, for Pallet Jacks, Hand Carts (this page) | $579.99 |
| 48in L 36in W Dock Plate for Pallet Jacks, Aluminum Ramp, 2000 LBS Capacity, 0.42in Thick | $499.99 |
| Guardian Aluminum Dock Plate with Carrying Handles for Pallet Jacks, Hand Carts, Material | $449.99 |
| Dock Loading Ramp, 36in L 24in W Dock Plate, Aluminum, 2200 LBS Capacity, 0.42in Thick | $369.99 |
| Guardian Dock Board, 60in x 60in Steel, 13000 lb, for Forklift, up to 7in Height | $899.99 |
| Global Industrial High-Traction Dock Plate, Aluminum, 36in W x 24in L, 3350 Lb Capacity | $290.10 |
| Dock Plate, 48in x 60in, Aluminum, 2900 lb, for Pallet Jacks, Hand Carts | $779.99 |
List prices recorded when this page was last updated; Amazon pricing moves frequently, so check the live listing. Browse the full loading dock equipment range, or see all jobsite equipment.
Frequently asked questions
Does OSHA require wheel chocks at a dock?
Yes. Under 1910.178(k) and (m) the brakes must be set and wheel chocks placed - or an equivalent means of restraint used - before a powered industrial truck enters a highway truck or trailer.
What capacity dock plate do I need?
It must carry the forklift, the load and the operator together. Sizing to the pallet weight alone is a common and dangerous error.
What is trailer creep?
The gradual movement of a trailer away from the dock caused by repeated forklift entry and exit. It opens a gap at the dock edge, which is why restraints matter.
Do I need fall protection at a dock door?
An open dock door with no trailer is an unprotected edge. Gates, barriers or equivalent protection should prevent access when the door can be opened with nothing at the dock.
What is the difference between a dock plate and a dock board?
Dock plates are lighter, for hand trucks and light loads. Dock boards are heavier, usually with side curbs, and rated for powered industrial trucks.
Where do the specifications on this page come from?
They are taken from the manufacturer's published listing. WC Safety does not laboratory-test products, and nothing is claimed here that the manufacturer does not state.
Does WC Safety sell this product?
No. WC Safety is an independent review site and an Amazon Associate. Purchases happen on Amazon, and we earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.
How was the rating on this page determined?
The score shown is the live Amazon customer rating captured at the time of review. It reflects buyer feedback, not a WC Safety test result.
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