The transport of heavy loads is considerably simplified with electric pallet trucks. Industrial trucks not only save energy and relieve strain on the back and joints, but also offer high flexibility in small spaces. Find the right pallet truck for your needs with our buying guide.
With an electrically powered pallet truck, you can move heavy loads ergonomically and effortlessly in your business, pick them up and transfer them to low lifting heights. For this purpose, two basic versions of electric pallet trucks are available to buy in our online shop:
Electric hand pallet trucks with semi-electric operation: Here the driving of the pallet truck is done by a drive motor. The lifting and lowering of the loads are done manually. These pallet trucks are also known as semi-electric low-lift pallet trucks, electric pallet jacks or electric pump trucks.
Electric hand pallet trucks with fully electric operation: Here, both the lifting and travel, as well as the lowering function, are operated by an electric motor. These functions are conveniently controlled via operating elements on the ergonomically shaped tiller. Fully electric pallet lifting trucks are generally more compact, heavier, and more robust than semi-electric models.
In the same way that hand pallet trucks are designed, the centre of gravity of electric pallet jacks is in the middle of the wheelbase. For this reason, industrial trucks do not need a counterweight, as is the case with front forklift trucks. Pallet trucks are also comparatively narrow, which is particularly advantageous when there is little space available and only a few turning options.
Depending on the model, the electric pallet lift trucks at Jungheinrich PROFISHOP are available with a drive via a DC or three-phase motor and are powered either by powerful lead-acid, maintenance-free lead-gel batteries or innovative lithium-ion batteries. Many electric pallet truck models – such as our efficient lithium-ion pallet trucks – have an integrated charger for charging the battery. In companies where lifting and transport work is carried out regularly, it also makes sense to purchase an exchangeable battery for the electric pallet truck—one battery is in operation, the other is charging. With the appropriate device, the batteries can be easily exchanged.
To ensure that you work safely with our electric industrial trucks, many models are equipped with various safety features:
Electric pallet trucks are extremely versatile and they can be used as floor trucks in warehouses and sales rooms and, depending on the model, for loading and unloading trucks as well as for delivering goods to the front door. A benefit and function analysis will help you find the right type of pallet truck for your needs:
At Jungheinrich PROFISHOP you will find electric pallet jacks that meet different requirements for the place of use:
The electric pump trucks in our store are available as semi- or fully electric models, where the lifting is done either via an electro-hydraulic (full electric models) or hand-hydraulic lift (semi-electric models):
The drive motors on semi- and fully electric pallet trucks are divided into two types:
DC motor
Three-phase motor
Good to know: Jungheinrich's electric pallet trucks with three-phase motors recover energy via a regenerative brake. This sophisticated economic energy management also ensures a long battery life.
The maximum load that an electric pallet truck can transport plays an important role in the purchase decision. The average weight of the loads to be transported regularly, as well as expected peak loads, should be considered when selecting a truck type. You can tell whether the model is suitable for the loads associated with your business by the load capacity or rated load (for electric low-lift pallet trucks) — these ratings indicate the maximum load a truck may be operated with.
We offer electric pallet trucks with a load capacity or rated load of up to 2000kg. To prevent truck from becoming overloaded, many of our models feature overload protection measures.
Electrically powered pallet trucks can be used to pick up and transport palletised goods, wire mesh boxes and other loads that contain suitable entry pockets for forks. Choose an industrial truck with the appropriate fork lengths and fork widths depending on the types of loads that require transporting. You will find the following versions in our range:
Good to know: Pallets are also referred to as two-way or four-way pallets. The number given first indicates the number of available under-run options for industrial trucks. The entry height is always 100mm.
Regardless of whether they have semi- or fully electric equipment, our e-pallet trucks are powered by a rechargeable battery or a rechargeable battery pack. The batteries and packs can be recharged at a 230 V socket via integrated electric pallet truck chargers. The following battery and pack types are available from us:
Around 2 to 5 hours
Around 12 hours
Around 12 hours
possible at any time without memory effect
intermediate charges minimise service life
intermediate charges minimise service life
battery change possible without tools
with appropriate tool
with appropriate tool
Depending on how often, how long and how intensively you want to use your electric pallet truck, it makes sense to purchase an industrial truck with a suitable performance range. Here, not only the installed battery type but also the maximum operating time is decisive for the purchase: This describes the time span over which a powered pallet truck can be used in one, two, or three-shift operation:
Depending on the model, electric lift trucks have a 3-, 4- or 5-point chassis, which has a drive wheel, support wheels, and fork rollers. For particularly high loads, the fork rollers are also offered in a tandem version. These double castors distribute the weight better, which is why they are particularly suitable for use on uneven ground and when negotiating speed humps. This results in smooth running and stability when moving the load and also reduces wear on the individual castors. Smooth-running wheels and rollers, on the other hand, ensure effort-saving use; run-in rollers in the fork tip also make it easier to enter and exit the pallet.
To ensure that the wheels for your electric pallet truck match the planned transport tasks and surfaces in your company, you can select the castors and wheels for pallet trucks individually from us. In our range you will find suitable fork and swivel castors as well as replacement wheels for electric pallet trucks made of the following materials:
Our electric pallet trucks are available as pedestrian or rider models as well as with optional pedestrian/rider operation. Depending on the average distance you need to cover in your warehouse or production areas, select a suitable model:
Please note: As soon as electric lift trucks reach a speed of more than 6 km/h in ride-on mode or the ride-on platform is permanently installed, an industrial truck licence (forklift licence) is required.
At Jungheinrich PROFISHOP you can buy electric pallet trucks in various designs. In addition to durable models with semi- or fully electric equipment, you can also buy powerful premium devices for intensive continuous use from us.
These lift truck models with semi- or fully electric equipment are solid entry-level models in pedestrian operation, which are only suitable for light-duty use over short distances indoors or, depending on the model, indoors and outdoors (if dry). In contrast to our all-electric premium units, these types of pallet lifters are less powerful and robust. This results in the following advantages and disadvantages this equipment type:
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
These manoeuvrable electric hand pallet truck models are on a par with the lighter manual pallet trucks. However, due to the electric drive, you hardly have to exert any muscle power to manoeuvre the loaded industrial truck — you simply set the electric pallet truck in motion via the control electronics in the tiller and also brake in this way. Some models offered at Jungheinrich PROFISHOP even have an LC display. This means you can see all the important information such as travel speed and battery charge status at a glance.
Electric
Hand-hydraulic
Up to 1,300kg
Electric
Electro-hydraulic
Up to 1,500kg
These powerful and robust electric pallet jacks with all-electric operation are available both as a variant for tiller-guided pedestrian operation and for pedestrian operation with side seat or driver's stand-on platform (on request). Depending on the model, these premium trucks are suitable for light indoor applications as well as for demanding indoor and outdoor applications and for mobile use when loaded within trucks.
Electric low-lift trucks always have a 5-point chassis to ensure the greatest possible driving and cornering stability. The drive wheel is located centrally under the towbar. The support rollers at the side of the drive wheel prevent the truck from rocking on uneven ground.
Compared to our electric hand pallet trucks, the all-electric low-lift trucks are more robust and generally more powerful. They also offer the following advantages and disadvantages:
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
The performance parameters of our electric low-lift trucks at a glance:
Electric
Electro-hydraulic
1,300 to 1,500kg
Electric
Electro-hydraulic
1,400 to 2,000kg
We can also provide you with two special versions of the electric low-lift truck on request via our customer service:
These special electric pallet trucks for heavy loads are the heavyweights among the electric low-lift trucks, as they already weigh more than 400kg. With these models you can easily transport loads of up to 3.5 tonnes. The powerful drive technology, combined with an efficient lithium-ion battery, enables high dynamics even over longer distances, and even fully loaded, you can manoeuvre these electric low-lift trucks smoothly.
With electric low-lift trucks in special sizes, loads with excess length, or load carriers that exceed the standard pallet dimensions of Euro pallets can be transported. With the extra-wide and long forks, these electric pallet trucks can even pick up loads crossways.
Any electric pallet trucks that lift goods to a height of 300mm or more are subject to annual inspections. This is a legal requirement directed by the Health & Safety Executive. A short operational test must also be carried out every day. This includes:
A driving licence for an electric pallet truck is only necessary if it can reach a speed of more than 6 km/h by means of the drive motor. Additionally, training is not necessary if the truck is purely a passenger device, but as soon as the equipment has a fixed driver's seat or driver's cab, all operating employees require a forklift licence. In these design variants, the unit is no longer considered a passenger model.
Some models of electric pallet trucks can be used temporarily outdoors. In order to use your industrial truck over a period of several years with little wear, you should nevertheless not use the device permanently in outdoor areas. Due to the demanding requirements, for example due to uneven ground or various weather conditions, forklifts are more suitable for work outside protected areas as they have special tyres, are weather-resistant and have different drive mechanisms.
Some pedestrian electric pump trucks can be extended with a platform that you can simply fold out or extend. For longer transport distances, it offers the employee a place to stand. Other models are equipped with a permanently integrated driver's stand or driver's seat. However, this requires the operator to have a forklift licence.
This type of electric pallet truck has various advantages: