Pallet Trucks & Pump Trucks
The workhorses of warehousing equipment, pump trucks & pallet trucks are built to move heavy goods with ease. Our pallet handling jacks are trusted across the UK. Fitted with robust hydraulic systems for effortless lifting, combined with safe and reliable lowering, our pump trucks and pallet jacks deliver time and time again.
Pallet Trucks & Pump Trucks
WHAT IS A PALLET TRUCK?
A pallet truck, also known as a pallet jack or pump truck, is a two forked hydraulic truck that moves pallets over medium to short distances. It’s useful for manoeuvring around tight spaces where your forklift truck cannot reach. They typically start from a 2t capacity and can reach up to 5t. Designed specifically to lift wood or plastic pallets, they’re a cost-effective solution when you do not want to invest in a forklift truck and require less maintenance.
WHERE WOULD YOU USE A PALLET TRUCK?
Pallet trucks are used in multiple industries, as they are typically found in warehouses, distribution centres, and supermarkets, where the moving of pallets and palletised goods is frequently needed. Pallet Trucks offer advantages across any industry where minimisation of manual labour can be beneficial.
TYPES OF PALLET TRUCKS
Pallet trucks and pump trucks come in different sizes and varieties, each of which is designed to fulfil a specific purpose or handle a different kind of load. Some examples include electric pallet trucks, hand-operated pallet trucks, and high lift pallet trucks, each of which offer their own unique benefit, and fulfil a unique requirement. Different industries or workplaces may opt for a different type of Pallet tTruck depending on their individual needs from efficiency, safety, and adaptability perspectives.
If you need help choosing which pallet truck is best for you, explore our Pallet Truck Guide or simply get in touch with our team for friendly expert advice.
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Lifting Equipment Store is a specialist supplier of Pallet Trucks, Pump Trucks, and Electric Pallet Truck products, offering a range of manual and electric solutions to suit a wide range of your material handling requirements.
Pallet Truck are designed to easily facilities the handling of palletised goods and loads around any factory or warehouse space. Often utilised in delivery vans and lorries to help manage cargo safely, or make curbside drop-off a reality (when combined with a regulated tail lift), a typical pallet truck feature 2 rear and 2 front wheels providing total stability and manoeuvrability.
In the majority of blueprints, the handle controls the steering and operation of the jack, with the lever selecting 'lift, neutral, or lower' functionality. But in some cases, many Pallet Trucks feature a second lever offering a parking brake to reduce the risk of loads accidentally rolling away.
PALLET TRUCK FAQS
What is a pallet truck used for?
Often utilised in delivery vans and lorries to help manage cargo safely, or make curbside drop-off a reality (when combined with a regulated tail lift), a typical pallet truck features 2 rear and 2 front wheels providing total stability and manoeuvrability of goods.
How much can a pallet truck carry?
The weight-bearing capacity of a Pallet Truck will vary massively depending on the specific pump truck in question. Most manual pallet trucks can handle at least 2000 kilograms, but some of the more robust models can handle in excess of 5000 kilograms. Additionally, some electric pallet trucks can handle and even lift up to 7000kg.
How big is a pallet truck?
No two Pallet Trucks are going to be the exact same size, however, there is some level of standardisation when it comes to the teeth or forks of the Pallet Truck. Most Pallet Trucks have forks with a width of 27 inches and a length of 48 inches as this fits with the most common pallet sizes, however, smaller sizes are available for easier manoeuvrability and smaller pallets.
How do you use a pallet truck?
A standard hydraulic pallet jack uses a hydraulic system that lifts and lowers pallets within its lifting range. It lifts pallets up with its forks and allows you to move and transport your pallet around your facility.
