Electric Pallet Trucks

Pallet trucks are essential transportation equipment used throughout workshops and warehouses across a wide range of industrial sectors. Beyond the standard models designed to move pallets, flat pallets, and lattice box pallets, there are also specialised variants built for more demanding or specific applications.

Operating mode is one of the key distinctions between different pallet truck types. Manual pallet trucks are widely used for everyday tasks, while electrically powered models are particularly common in warehouse environments. Scissor pallet trucks represent a specialised category, capable of lifting goods to considerable heights for loading into machinery or onto racking. Most hand pallet trucks use integrated hydraulics for lifting, and some feature built-in weighing systems – a practical advantage when picking and measuring loads. Fork length is another variable to consider, as long and short fork configurations determine how pallets can be positioned and loaded.

• Universal transportation equipment suited to workshops and warehouses
• Available in standard and specialised configurations
• Choice of manually operated or electrically powered models

The hand pallet truck is well suited to manual short-distance transport, with typical load capacities of up to 3,000 kg. Ride-on electric pallet trucks, where the operator is seated, offer greater comfort and efficiency for longer internal transport routes. Stand-on variants are also available, allowing the operator to control the truck from a standing position with all controls within easy reach. These models are primarily designed for indoor use. For outdoor applications and rough terrain – such as construction sites or yard environments – heavy-duty pallet trucks and rough-terrain forklifts provide the necessary durability. For the largest transport tasks, such as moving containers, equipment such as heavy forklifts and cranes is typically employed.

Pallet trucks are versatile handling tools suited to a wide range of logistics and production tasks. Manual hand pallet trucks work best for lighter, short-distance movements – such as loading machinery with freshly manufactured parts or staging assembly materials – making them a cost-effective choice for smaller operations. Where larger volumes of goods need to be moved regularly, electric pallet trucks offer a practical solution, with batteries recharged overnight at dedicated charging stations. For high-racking applications, scissor-lift models and rider-on variants provide the lift height and stability needed to shelve pallets safely at elevation. Choosing the right pallet truck ultimately comes down to the specific demands of the operation: load weight, travel distance, lift height, and frequency of use all play a role. Dollies remain a popular option across virtually every industrial sector, offering a simple and economical way to handle smaller transport tasks efficiently.

Several companies have specialised in the manufacturing of pallet trucks. Among the most well-regarded suppliers are SCHEFER, BT LIFTER, CROWN, MITSUBISHI FORKLIFT TRUCKS, CAT LIFT TRUCKS, RAVAS, JUNGHEINRICH, STILL, HYSTER, YALE, LINDE MATERIAL HANDLING, HINOWA, PRECIA MOLEN, MANITOU and BIZERBA.

Used pallet trucks from these and other established manufacturers are available across a wide range of industrial equipment listings, offering buyers access to quality machinery from trusted names in the industry.