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PALLET TRUCK SELECTION GUIDE A pallet truck or jack is a hydraulic piece of equipment designed to lift and transport materials. Used primarily with pallets or skids, it is also useful for moving equipment, bulk containers, and other heavy or large loads. Most pallet trucks are manually operated but self-propelled and fully powered models are also available. This guide will provide basic information regarding the many pallet truck styles and features and will assist you with identifying the proper model to suit your application. Please call for more assistance. How to Order What size are your pallets? Pallet trucks are classified by the size of their cargo area. The most common size pallet truck is 27x48". This means that the width of the cargo area is 27" as measured between the outside edges of the forks. 48" refers to the length of the forks. The most common size wood pallet is 40x48". For pallets with a width of 33" to 40", a truck with an outside fork dimension of 27" should be used. If the pallet width is 26" to 32", use a truck with an outside fork dimension of 201/2 to 21". Also available are pallet trucks with adjustable-width forks. What is your total weight capacity? Most pallet trucks have a load capacity of 4500 to 6600 lbs. As with any other lifting device it is best to chose a capacity that is in excess of your heaviest planned load. Glossary of Terms Capacity: This refers to the maximum weight that can be lifted by the truck, be sure to include the weight of any pallets, fixtures, or other items when calculating capacity. While 5500 lbs. is the industry standard, higher-capacity models are available. Loads must always be centered. Fork Size: The most common fork size is 27x48" (WxL), which is designed to fit most of the common 40x48" pallets in the industry. Additional fork sizes are available to accommodate various other sizes of pallets or loads. For example, 33x48" lowprofile models are designed to handle 4-way entry pallets. Four-way entry pallet is usually 40"Wx48"L. Lift Height: This is the vertical travel of the forks. The industry standard ranges from approximately 3" lowered height to 73/4" raised height. Low-profile models for lower-height pallets are available with 13/4" and 2" lowered heights. The pallet truck with a 13/4" lowered height can also be used with four-way entry pallets. Make sure the lowered height of the truck allows the forks to fit under or into the pallet and that the lift height is sufficient for any unusual requirements. Load Rollers: The load rollers are at the tip of the forks. The standard material is polyurethane—nylon or steel load rollers are available on some trucks. Also available are trucks with tandem load rollers for ribbed or uneven floors. Steering Wheels: The steering wheels are located on the back of the truck under the handle. The standard material is polyurethane—nylon or steel steering wheels are available on some trucks. Types of Pallet Trucks Available Manually Operated Pallet Trucks Standard manual pallet trucks combine manual push with manual lift/lower operation. The most common 3-function control lever works like this: Push the lever to the lowest (lower) position and pump the handle to raise the forks; place the lever in the middle (neutral) position to move the handle without raising or lowering the forks; raise and hold the lever in the top (lift) position to lower the forks.Releasing the lever returns the forks to their neutral position. The spring-activated pump handle will return to the upright position automatically. High-Lift Pallet Positioners High-Lift versions of pallet trucks are also available for applications where loads need to be lifted higher than a standard pallet truck. These units operate on scissor legs and commonly offer a raised fork height ranging from approximately 31" to 48". Due to the scissor leg design, capacities are decreased and are most often in the 1000 lb. to 3000 lb. range. High-lift pallet positioners are designed to lift open pallets, however you can set closed pallets on top of forks. These units are available in two lifting configurations: manual push/manual pump lift operation, or manual-push/battery-lift operation. Power-Operated Pallet Trucks Self-propelled and fully powered pallet trucks are available. They are normally 24-volt systems. Self-propelled models combine battery-powered travel with manual pumping operation. Fully powered models feature battery-powered travel and batterypowered lift operations. Also available are specialty pallet trucks in many different styles to suit your specific applications 1• Galvanized and stainless steel models for corrosive or clean room applications 2• Low-profile models for applications where the forks require a lowered fork height of less then 2.9” 3• Heavy-duty models for applications with loads greater than 5500 lbs. 4• Scale models that enable the operator to easily lift, transport, and weigh loads 5• Rough-terrain outdoor models that are designed to straddle the pallet and can be operated on grass or uneven ground 1 2 3 4 5
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