1. Rite-Hite RHM-4000 vs. Kelley CM/Serco W

2. Structure Rite-Hite RHM Kelley CM/Serco W
L beam design spaced at a maximum of 8"
6’ wide leveler = 8 beams
7’ wide leveler = 10 beams
Plus (2) structural steel toe guards for additional deck support
Flexible structure design allows up to 4” of flex to meet uneven trailers while maintaining flush with rear of the pit
Flexibility for a wide range of material handling equipment
Three-wheeled lift truck capable
Kelley CM/Serco W
L beam design spaced at 9.88”
6 L-beam deck supports
Less beam supports increase maintenance and likelihood of deck “dishing”
Not three-wheeled lift truck capable
Additional center beam must be added due to wide beam spacing

3. Front header Rite-Hite RHM Kelley CM/Serco W
Formed front header provides full-width support
Provides improved service life
Kelley CM/Serco W
No support between beams at the front header
No gussets to maintain structural integrity
Piano hinge without gussets leads to premature header separation

4. Rite-Hite Advantage: Smooth Transition
Front hinge
Rear hinge

5. Front hinge Rite-Hite Kelley/Serco
Two point crown control of the front lip hinge
Ensures a smooth transition between the loading dock and trailer
Consistent lip crown
Reduced maintenance
Kelley/Serco
Spool header design
Inconsistent support
Increases maintenance

6. Rear hinge Rite-Hite RHM Kelley CM/Serco W
“Constant radius” rear hinge design creates a smooth transition between the warehouse floor and the dock leveler
Reduces bumps/gaps
Kelley CM/Serco W
Gap at rear transition causes bumps and jolts
Rear hinge provides inconsistent transition based on trailer bed height
Pinch point

7. Mechanical hold down Rite-Hite RHM Kelley CM/Serco W
(9) tooth pawl and ratchet
Provides more surface engagement
Reduces leveler pop-up due to normal vibrations
Non-adjustable hold down
Hold down position in the center of the leveler to store more evenly and enhance door seals
Kelley CM/Serco W
Hub and brake band style ramp control balances friction with slip to try and allow leveler float while keeping leveler on rear of the trailer
Hold down position on the side of leveler

8. Maintenance Strut Rite-Hite Safe-T-StrutTM Kelley/Serco
Unique through-the-lip maintenance strut located in center of leveler for optimum safety and visibility
Remains in place even if leveler is raised or impacted by a lift truck to protect personnel
Supports lip and deck
Withstands front & side impacts
Leveler CANNOT raise above support
Lock-out safe
Kelley/Serco
Swing arm support at the side of the leveler
Does not support lip

9. Rear uprights Rite-Hite RHM Kelley CM/Serco W
4 rear uprights for increased strength
Kelley CM/Serco W
2 rear uprights

10. Warranty on Mechanical Levelers
Rite-Hite Standard
Up to 20 year warranty based on Dock Leveler Investment Guarantee
12 month money-back satisfaction guarantee
5 year parts & 1 year labor on all other components
Kelley/Serco Standard
Limited 1-year parts and labor
Limited 4-year warranty on main springs
Lifetime limited (rated) lip hinge warranty
Limited prorated10-year structural warranty available upon engineering approval of written application