Hand pallet trucks

Hand pallet trucks are used to transport goods that can be moved on pallets or other load carriers. This buying guide tells you which types of hand pallet lifters you can find in the Jungheinrich PROFISHOP online store and how to choose the right model for your needs.

1. How to find the best hand pallet truck for your application

Pallet trucks are ideal for transporting palletised goods, transport boxes or wire mesh boxes. They are easy to operate and offer uncomplicated functionality and maintenance. The load is picked up via the two forks and the truck is steered manually with the tiller and pulled or pushed over short distances. Pumping several times with the tiller activates the hydraulic pump and causes the fork to be lifted until the ground clearance necessary for transporting the load is reached. To lower it at the destination, a lever on the handle is operated which releases the hydraulic pump and lowers the fork back to ground level. The hand pallet pump truck is then pulled backwards out from under the load carrier.

Below is a brief overview of some features of these industrial trucks:

Hand pallet truck fact sheet	Details
Also known as ...	Hand pallet truck Pallet truck Manual pallet truck Manual pallet lifter Hand pump truck
Field of application	Transport and transfer of pallets, mesh and transport boxes as well as other goods that can be moved from underneath Can be used in indoor areas Can also be used sporadically in dry outdoor areas
Advantages	Low maintenance Cost-effective in purchase and maintenance Annual UVV inspection not required Can be used without forklift licence Independent of power sources and batteries
Disadvantages	High effort required for travel and lifting movements Low handling speed and a limited performance range

Hand pallet trucks are available in the BASIC, Ameise® and Jungheinrich model series in our online shop. Models differ in their equipment and range of functions. In addition, you can buy hand pallet trucks for special applications from us. In order to find the right model for your application, there are some important selection criteria to consider.

Intensity of use

In our range you will find manual pallet trucks that can be used with varying intensity and frequency for transport tasks in both indoor and dry outdoor areas. The intensity of use for the individual model series is largely determined by the lifting hydraulics or the installed hydraulic pump. The performance of the pump determines how many pump strokes must be made to raise the forks and how much manual effort is required by the operator. In addition, the intensity of use is also determined by the robustness and quality of the materials and components used. This results in the following application scenarios for hand pallet trucks from BASIC, Ameise® and Jungheinrich:

Load capacity

Manual pallet trucks are used in warehouses, trade, and logistics as well as in many industrial areas. The loads that hand-operated pallet trucks can move in these working environments depend on the load capacity. The value indicates up to which maximum load the equipment may be loaded. You can buy hand pallet jacks with the following load capacities in our online store:

• Up to approx. 2,000kg: BASIC model series
• Up to 3000kg: Ameise® and Jungheinrich model series

Fork length and fork carriage width

Size	Dimensions and model range	Load examples
Standard	Standard fork length of 1,150mm (all model series) Standard fork width of 520-540mm (all model series)	Euro pallets
Special sizes small	Short forks between 800 and 1,000mm (Ameise®, Jungheinrich)	Piece goods such as cartons or boxes Display pallets Half pallets Quarter pallets (CHEP pallets)
Special sizes large	Extra-long forks up to 2,100mm (Ameise®, Jungheinrich) Extra wide forks of 685 mm (Ameise®) and 680mm (Jungheinrich)	Pallets with excess width or length Picks up several pallets at the same time Transverse pick-up of Euro pallets

Tyres

The wheels and castors for pallet trucks are available from us in different materials. In general, we recommend you always choose tyres that are suitable for the operating environmental conditions. Only then can the castors and wheels run safely and smoothly, and the hand pallet trucks be used in a power-saving way.

Wheels and castors for hand-operated pump trucks are available from us in the following materials:

Castor material	Properties	Application
Polyurethane PU	Particularly flexible and resistant Quiet, low noise running Shock-absorbing Low wear Highly resilient Long service life Low rolling resistance Non-marking Temperature resistant from -20°C to +80°C Oil and grease resistant	On hard and sensitive floors
Thermoplastic polyurethane TPU	Protects floors that must not be subjected to heavy loads Leaves no contact discolouration Very smooth running Shock-absorbing Low wear Highly resilient Long service life Low rolling resistance Temperature resistant from -20°C to +80°C Oil and grease resistant Resistant to many aggressive mediums (alkalis and acids)	On rough and uneven floors
Nylon (polyamide)	Non chalking Resistant to acids and alkalis Low wear Hard and abrasion resistant Temperature resistant from -40°C to +90°C High running noise More susceptible to impact High surface pressure Low rolling resistance	In the food and chemical industry On smooth and even floors Only conditionally suitable for soft or pressure-sensitive floors (e.g., tiles)
Solid rubber	Good grip even on rough, uneven, damp and smooth floors Particularly hard-wearing Very smooth running High elasticity Not susceptible to impact Good load distribution Temperature resistant from -5°C to +80°C Higher running resistance Slightly chalking	For environments where smooth running is required, e.g., when loading goods at night For applications where special grip is required, e.g., on uneven floors, for outdoor use in damp conditions or for use on ramps

Additional functions

To make picking up, moving and lowering palletised goods even easier and more comfortable, many of our standard and mini hand pallet truck models are equipped with practical additional functions:

While the above features are already integrated in some of our hand pallet truck models, we also offer accessories that you can additionally purchase or retrofit:

2. Our hand pallet truck models in detail

You can buy manual pallet trucks in many designs and with different functionalities from our range.

For the Jungheinrich AM 22 model, extensive additional functions and special equipment are available on request:

Additional functions and accessories	Details	Use
Anti-static steering wheel	Electrostatic charges are discharged into the floor and punctures are prevented Aluminium rim with deep groove ball bearing, tyres made of conductive solid rubber Tested according to DIN EN 12526 Discharge resistance of ≤107 Ω	Hazardous areas Clean rooms Laboratories Medical areas Industrial manufacturing and electromechanics
Driving and parking brake	Precise positioning possible even under load Brake is conveniently locked and released by lever on tiller handle Drum brake engages on one side of both castor wheels Prevents rolling away	Warehouse logistics Retail On slopes and uneven floors
Steel swivel and fork castors	Resistant ball bearings Particularly robust and wear-resistant in extreme ambient conditions Function of driving and parking brake only possible to a limited extent after installation of steel wheels	Heavy industry Foundries Uneven floors Floors with metal chips or other sharp-edged processing residues
Folding frames	Transport of load carriers with a standard under clearance greater than 90mm Folding frame stands vertically when not in use When in use, it is folded down onto the forks	Free lifting and moving of loads with a higher under clearance height
Sensitive lowering	Special lowering valve ensures even and gentle lowering of the load	For transporting fragile or sensitive goods
Noise-reduced equipment	Achieves up to 50% noise reduction depending on the surface due to: Insulating foam mats on the chassis Bearings sealed with Teflon shims Fork rollers made of low-noise soft polyurethane	In traffic-calmed areas In sales areas with direct customer contact For goods delivery during rest periods
Inox axles with grease nipple	Corrosion-resistant, durable stainless-steel axles Simplified maintenance due to grease nipples Long service life of moving components	Intensive continuous operation For operating environments where maintenance is to be kept to a minimum
Special paint according to RAL table	Own colour design in operating colours possible Ensures more care and attention in daily use	For exhibition and advertising purposes Corporate identity Anti-theft protection

Ameise® hand pallet trucks

For special application scenarios, Ameise® trucks are also available as extra-narrow and mini hand pallet trucks. The lightweight mini hand pallet trucks with a small turning radius and low dead weight have a short fork length and short fork carrying width. This makes them ideal to transport in trucks or vans and perfect transport aids in confined spaces such as small salesrooms, narrow corridors or hard-to-reach storage areas. With the mini models from Ameise® you can transport half pallets, display pallets and other special pallets up to a maximum weight of approx. 500kg.

The extra-narrow hand pallet trucks from Ameise® are suitable for picking up and moving narrow pallets safely and comfortably. The practical industrial trucks offer the same load capacities and fork lengths as standard models, but are particularly narrow with a fork width of only 450mm.

As soon as you need to transport and transfer long goods or extra-wide loads in very narrow warehouse aisles, the Ameise® four-way pallet trucks are the ideal solution. With these hand pallet trucks, loads can be moved not only forwards and backwards, but also sideways. This is ensured by the special design technology of the four-way lift truck.

Hand pallet trucks for special applications

In our online shop we also have pallet truck models that are suitable for special applications. These designs are more suitable for special tasks, both in terms of economy and technology.

Flat pallet truck

Flat pallet trucks are available in the Jungheinrich and Ameise® model ranges and offer a very low entry height of only approximately 51mm and particularly flat forks. The industrial trucks, also known as low-floor pallet trucks, can therefore pick up pallets and other load carriers that are almost at floor level. They also enable the pick-up and horizontal transport of:

• Non-standard euro pallets
• One-way pallets
• Other special pallets

Our flat pallet trucks are also available with short forks and with special fork carrying widths as required. These practical hand pallet trucks are best used exclusively on flat, smooth surfaces, as they have very little ground clearance.

Display pallet lifter

With our display pallet lifters, you can lift, lower and move loads manually and quietly on level and paved surfaces. The display pallet lifters are especially ideal in sales areas, when display, CHEP and quarter pallets must be moved. Special pallets can conveniently be raised and lowered via a foot lever, with two rubber buffers ensuring gentle lowering. The two swivel castors with locking brake ensure optimum grip when lifting and moving the goods. Thanks to the protective grid, the load is also protected from falling over.

3. FAQ for hand pallet trucks