Pallet trucks
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- Fully electric travel and lift function
- Optimum replacement for the manual hand pallet truck
- Lightweight, short and agile: ideal for confined spaces
- Robust quality thanks to welded sectional steel frame and reinforced tiller
- High-quality hydraulic pump for long service life
- Fully rubberised for grip and cold protection
- Ergonomic control element can be operated with either hand
- Optimised hydraulics for reduced effort
- Durable thanks to robust materials and solid construction
- Corrosion-resistant thanks to high stainless steel content
- For use in damp environments and in the food industry
- Robust construction "Made in Europe"
- Multi-range display (0-200 kg in 0.2 kg, 200-500 kg in 0.5 kg, 500-2000 kg in 1 kg)
- Max. 0.1% deviation from measured weight
- Tare function, tare entry, summation with sequential numbering
- 0.5 kW motor for electro-hydraulic lifting
- Maintenance-free 12 V / 70 Ah battery
- Flexible application, can also be used as a lift table or workbench
- Constructed entirely from stainless steel
- For use in the food and pharmaceuticals industries
- Meets the most exacting hygiene requirements
- Quick lift (up to 120 kg)
- Short and agile
- Durable and robust thanks to high-quality materials and first-class construction
- Quick lift (up to 120 kg)
- Durability and stability
- Maintenance-free use: no regreasing required
- Extra-long forks in different lengths for all applications
- Optimised hydraulics and smooth-running wheels for effortless use
- Quiet operation and maximum stability thanks to tandem fork rollers
- Corrosion and acid-resistant chassis
- Closed fork tips to protect against dirt splashes
- Easy to clean
- Simple operation and high manoeuvrability
- Robust, low-maintenance lift hydraulics
- Reliable quality
- Ideal for transport in trucks
- High manoeuvrability thanks to short fork length
- Ergonomic control element
- Corrosion-resistant thanks to high stainless steel content
- For use in damp environments and in the food industry
- Robust construction "Made in Europe"
- Fork length of just 800 mm for use in tight spaces
- Light and handy size for easy transport in vehicles
- Ideal for transporting half, display and special pallets
- Entry height of just 51 mm
- Durable high-performance hydraulic pump
- Reinforced tiller
- Distance across forks of just 450 mm
- Durable high-performance hydraulic pump
- Reinforced tiller
Pallet trucks – Versatile helpers in warehouses, logistics and sales
Pallet trucks are used to lift, transport, and lower pallets and other goods that can be accessed quickly and easily underneath and close to the ground. This is why pallet and pump trucks and pallet jacks are among the most important tools in companies where loads are moved on a regular basis. Our portfolio includes manual and electric lift trucks as well as models for special applications, and our buying guide will help you find the right model for your needs. Read on to learn more.
1. Pallet truck overview
Our pallet truck range includes the following models:
Complementing our range of listed pallet trucks are stacker trucks. Thanks to their lifting mast, these are not only suitable for horizontal, but also for vertical transport of goods: With their help, goods can also be stored in heavy-duty racks and shelving systems, for example.
2. What to consider when buying a pallet truck?
There are several important factors to consider when choosing your new pump truck. Support for this is provided by an initial functional analysis. Using this, you will define exactly which characteristics your pallet truck must meet. The following questions will help you to create a precise requirement profile:
- Where should the pallet truck be used?
- Which drive is required for driving and lifting functions?
- What is the maximum load weight that should be transported?
- What fork length and width are required?
- How often will the pallet truck be used?
- Do you want to cover long distances with the pallet truck, and do you therefore need a model with rider operation?
- Which tires are suitable for the terrain you are driving on?
- Are special functions such as a quick lift, crawl speed button, or a weighing function required to work more efficiently?
Working environment for pallet trucks
The decisive criterion for selecting a pallet jacks and trucks is the working environment in which the industrial truck is primarily to be used.
- Indoor areas, e.g., in supermarkets, warehouses or sales rooms
- Dry, level outdoor areas, e.g., in external warehouses or delivery zones
- Hand pallet truck
- Semi-electric pallet trucks
- Fully electric pallet trucks
- Humid environments, e.g., cold stores or greenhouses, fruit stores
- Stainless steel pallet trucks
- Pallet truck with hot-dip galvanizing and galvanizing
- Areas with strict hygiene regulations, e.g., slaughterhouses, food factories or medical laboratories
- Cleanrooms
- Explosive environments, e.g., in electrical engineering
- Environments where corrosive chemicals are handled, e.g., in the manufacture of cleaning materials or building materials
- Stainless steel pallet truck
- Pallet truck with antistatic steering wheel
- Pallet truck with additional equipment for explosive zones
- Small storage areas, e.g., narrow storage rooms, overseas containers, narrow corridors
- mini pallet trucks
- extra narrow pallet trucks
- Hand pallet trucks and electric pallet trucks with particularly short forks
- Environments with excessive exposure to dirt, dust, or oil, e.g., on construction sites, trade, interior renovation or during demolition work
- uneven surfaces, e.g., on arable land
- Terrain lift trucks
- Use as a worktable, e.g., on production lines or in the workshop
- Scissor lift trucks
Pallet lifters for special tasks
In addition to pallet trucks for classic areas of application, our range also includes variants for special tasks:
- Electric pallet truck with scales
- Hand pallet truck with scales
- Scissor lift truck with scales
- All pallet trucks with special fork widths
- Flat pallet truck for goods close to the ground
- Extra slim hand pallet truck for narrow special pallets
- Display pallet lifter for CHEP, display or quarter pallets
- Manual and electric lift trucks with special fork widths
- Four-way pallet truck
- Manual lift trucks with extra-long forks
- Manual or electric lift trucks with a special lowering valve for particularly sensitive lowering
Drive and lift type
When selecting the appropriate drive or lift type, the following generally applies: The larger the loads, the longer the distances to be covered, and the more frequently the loads must be lifted, the more likely your choice should be a pallet lifter with electric travel and/or lift drive.
However, the decision in favour of a purely manual or semi- or fully electric lift truck should not only be made about the most effective work processes possible since ergonomic factors should also be taken into account when making the choice.
All-electric lift trucks reduce the physical strain on the operator to a minimum, allowing you and your employees to work ergonomically and efficiently. But even with purely manual lift trucks, you don't have to sacrifice ergonomic comfort. Technical developments such as an optimized hydraulic system can reduce the amount of force required for pumping, while chrome-plated axles, sliding bushings on the wheels, or smooth-running wheel bearings make it easier to start up, brake and manoeuvre in tight spaces.
- Lift truck is operated manually via the tiller for both travel and lifting
- Powerful hydraulics support the lift
- Ideally suited for short transport distances
- Travel movement is electrically driven
- Lifting is done by manually operated drawbar strokes
- Lowering is done via manually operated lowering valve
- Suitable for longer transport distances
- Both lift and travel motors operate electrically from the vehicle battery
- Easy and effort-saving moving as well as lifting and lowering possible
- Suitable for longer distances and frequent lifting work (depending on model)
Load capacity
The maximum load that a pallet truck can transport plays a decisive role in the purchase. The average weight of the loads to be transported on a regular basis as well as expected peak loads should therefore be decisive for the selection of the lift truck. You can tell whether the lift truck model is suitable for the loads that occur in your business by looking at the load capacity of the device—this indicates the maximum load up to which the trucks may be loaded. To ensure that the pallet trucks are not overloaded, many of our models include an overload protection device.
Unlike high lift trucks where, depending on the lifting height, a distinction is made between rated capacity and actual load capacity, this can be ignored for low lift trucks—provided the load centre distance is considered and the load is evenly distributed. An exception to this can be pallet trucks with extra-long forks.
Fork Lengths and fork carrying widths
Pallet trucks are available with different fork lengths and fork carrying widths. Thanks to our range of models, we offer a large selection of different fork lengths, especially for hand pallet trucks. For special applications, lift trucks with special fork carrying widths are also available in our online store. You determine the right fork variant for your needs based on the loads transported in your company:
- Euro Pallets
- Standard fork length from 1,150 mm
- Standard fork carrying width from 520-540 mm
- General cargo like cartons or boxes
- Display pallets
- Half pallets
- Quarter pallets (CHEP pallets)
- Short forks between 800 and 1,000 mm
- Extra narrow fork carrying width from 380-450 mm
- Pallets with excess width or length
- Picking up of several pallets at the same time
- Transverse pick-up of Euro pallets
- Extra-long forks from 1,207-2,100 mm
- Extra-wide forks carrying widths from 670-685 mm
Advantages of short fork lengths:
- High manoeuvrability, small turning radius
- Ideal for use in narrow aisles
- Suitable for taking along in truck or van
Advantages of extra-long fork lengths:
- Simultaneous pick-up of several pallets accelerates pallet handling
- Also possible to pick up pallets crosswise
Please note: For models with extra-long forks, the load capacity may decrease as the fork length increases.
Intensity of use
Depending on how often, how long, and how intensively you want to use your new lift truck, it makes sense to purchase an industrial truck with a suitable scope of performance.
Especially for electric pallet trucks, the maximum usage duration is decisive for the purchase. This describes the period over which an electric pallet truck can be used in one-, two-, or three-shift operation:
- One-shift operation: corresponds to a light intensity of use, covering approximately 500 to 1,000 hours of operation per year.
- Two-shift operation: corresponds to a medium intensity of use, covering approx. 1,000 to 1,700 operating hours per year.
- Three-shift operation: corresponds to an intensive operating intensity of more than 1,700 operating hours per year.
In the case of hand pallet trucks, the possible operating intensity is determined by the hydraulics or the hydraulic pump installed. Depending on the design and materials of construction, this pump reaches a certain maximum number of lifting cycles before it shows signs of wear. Depending on the model, between 3,500 and 10,000 stroke cycles are possible. In addition, the intensity of use is also determined by the robustness and workmanship of the materials and components used.
Tires
Hand pallet trucks are usually equipped with two swivel wheels and at least two fork rollers. Electric pallet trucks, on the other hand, have a 3-, 4-, or 5-point chassis, depending on the model series, 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 rollers distribute the weight better, which is why they are particularly suitable for use on uneven ground or when negotiating speed bumps. This results in smooth running and stability when moving the load and also reduces wear on the individual rollers. Smooth-running wheels and rollers, on the other hand, increase usage efficiency—infeed rollers in the fork tip also make it easier to enter and exit the pallet.
Which material used within the wheels on pallet trucks for warehouses depends heavily on the application and environmental conditions. Factors to consider include:
- Load capacity of the floor
- Floor condition (paved/unpaved, degree of contamination, floor covering)
- Floor inclination
- Noise level
- Hygiene requirements
- Climatic conditions
- Starting and rolling resistance
- Impact load
- Environmental influences such as wetness, chemicals, or oils
- Ambient temperature
- Electrical conductivity requirements
You can select pallet lifters at Jungheinrich PROFISHOP individually with the castors and wheels that correspond to the respective maximum load and application. Wheels and castors for lift trucks are available from us in the following materials:
- Particularly flexible and resistant
- Quiet, low-noise operation
- Shock-absorbing
- Low wear
- High load capacity
- Long service life
- Low rolling resistance
- Non-marking
- Temperature resistant from -20 °c to +80 °c
- Oil and grease resistant
- For frequent use on hard and sensitive floors
- Hand pallet truck
- Semi- and fully electric pallet trucks
- Scissor lift trucks
- Stainless steel pallet trucks
- Cradle pallet truck
- Is gentle on floors that must not be subjected to heavy loads
- Does not leave contact discoloration
- Very smooth running
- Shock absorbing
- Low wear
- High load capacity
- Long service life
- Low rolling resistance
- Temperature resistant from -20 °C to +80 °C
- Oil and grease resistant
- Resistant to many aggressive media (alkalis and acids)
- For rough and uneven floors
- Electric low lift truck
- 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
- Food and chemical industry
- On smooth and even floors
· On soft or pressure-sensitive floors (e.g., tiles) only suitable to a limited extent
- Hand pallet truck
- Scissor lift truck
- Stainless steel pallet truck
- Cradle pallet truck
- Good floor adhesion even on rough, uneven, damp, and smooth floors
- Particularly resistant
- High running smoothness
- 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 requiring special traction, e.g. On uneven floors, for outdoor use in damp conditions or for use on ramps
- Hand pallet truck
- Scissor lift truck
- Cradle lift truck
- Off-road pallet truck (rubber tires with air suspension)
You can reorder worn wheels and casters online at any time. The same applies if, for example, you want to optimize the drive of your vehicle with other caster wheels or fork rollers. We offer an extensive range of replacement wheels and castors.
3. Our pallet truck models in detail
Below you will find more detailed information on the pallet truck models available from us and their range of functions. Helpful accessories or additional functions for the various low-lift pallet trucks are available on request. Please feel free to contact our competent technical consultants if required.
Hand pallet truck
Pallet trucks with hand-hydraulically operated lift for horizontal load transport of pallets, transport boxes, and wire mesh boxes have been around since 1929. Despite many innovations in the field of pallet trucks, these versatile industrial trucks are still classics. No wonder: hand pallet trucks are easy to operate and uncomplicated in function, operation, and maintenance.
The basic principle of their operation has always remained unchanged. The pallet truck consists of a fork with two forks, which picks up the load, and a steering tiller, which is used to manually steer and move the industrial truck over short distances. Repeated pumping with the tiller activates the hydraulic pump and causes the fork to be raised until the ground clearance required for load transport is achieved. To lower, a lever on the handle is operated, which releases the hydraulic pump and lowers the fork back to ground level. Hand pallet trucks can be pulled or pushed and turned on the spot.
Hand pallet trucks are also known as: hand forklift trucks, forklift trucks, manual forklift trucks, manual pallet trucks.
- Manual
- Hand-hydraulic
- 2,000–2,500 kg
- For heavy duty transport
- Also models with 3,000–3,500 kg capacity available
- 1,150 mm for standard models
- Models with extra-long and extra short forks also available
- Noise-reduced equipment
- Lift truck dock
- Antistatic steering wheel
- Steel steering wheels and fork rollers
- Parking brake
- Driving and parking brake
- Folding frame
- Inox axles with grease nipple
- Quick lift
- Special painting according to RAL table
- Transport and relocation of medium-heavy, under-ride goods, merchandise, and pallets
- Mobile use
- Can be used in indoor areas
- Also applicable in dry outdoor areas
- Low maintenance requirements
- Cost-effective in purchase and maintenance
- No need for annual inspection
- Can be used without forklift license
- Independent of power sources and batteries
- High effort required for travel and lifting movements
- Low handling speed: limited performance range
Electric pallet trucks
Depending on the model, an electric pallet mover is equipped with one or two electric motors. Depending on the equipment, this allows loads to be transported, lifted, and lowered more quickly and with less effort. Control is via the multifunction tiller head. A particularly compact design also enables manoeuvring in the smallest of spaces and is facilitated by the optional crawl speed button. Thanks to the electric drive, electric pallet trucks can be moved more precisely and sensitively than manual industrial trucks.
We offer electric pallet trucks in two variants:
- Semi-electric: Here, the driving of the lift truck is taken over by a drive motor. The lifting and lowering of the loads is done manually. These pallet trucks are also known as: semi-electric low-lift pallet trucks, semi-electric pallet trucks, semi-electric pallet trucks, electric hand pallet trucks, semi-electric pallet trucks.
- All-electric: In this case, both the lifting and travel and lowering functions are operated by electric motors. Lift trucks with full electric drive are also known as: electric low-lift pallet truck, all-electric pallet truck.
Depending on the model, electric low-lift pallet forks at Jungheinrich PROFISHOP are available with a drive via a DC or three-phase motor, and are powered by either high-performance lead-acid, maintenance-free lead-gel batteries or innovative lithium-ion batteries. The electric truck is "refuelled" by charging the battery with a battery charger. Usually, the units are equipped with an integrated charger. This allows the battery to be charged at any 230 V socket. When charging the battery, certain specifications must be observed depending on the battery type. These can usually be found in the operating instructions.
Electric hand pallet truck
These pallet truck models with semi- or fully electric drive are solid entry-level models in pedestrian operation, suitable exclusively for light-duty use over short distances indoors or, depending on the model, indoors and outdoors (if dry). In contrast to our electric low-lift pallet trucks, these electric pallet trucks are less powerful and robust.
- Electric
- Depending on model hand- or electro-hydraulic
- Depending on model up to approx. 1,500 kg
- Depending on model with 800, 1,000 or 1,150 mm
- Side support rollers
- Spare battery
- Transport and relocation of pallets, unit loads, goods and transport boxes with high load weights that can be moved underneath the machine
- Use without forklift license possible
- High handling speeds without operator fatigue
- Low maintenance
- Emission-free
- Not suitable for multi-shift operation or continuous use
- Not designed for stacking operation
Electric low-lift pallet truck
These powerful and robust electric pallet trolleys with all-electric operation are available both as a variant for drawbar-guided pedestrian operation and for pedestrian operation with side seat or driver's stand-on platform. Depending on the series, they are suitable for light-duty applications indoors as well as for demanding indoor and outdoor applications and for truck-mounted applications. The 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 drawbar. The support rollers located to the side of the drive wheel prevent the vehicle from rocking on uneven ground.
- Electric
- Electro-hydraulic
- 1,300–1,500 kg
- 1,400–2,000 kg
- Depending on model with 1,000 or 1,150 mm
- Ramp lift
- Crawl speed button
- Lift pulse control
- Curve control
- Others
- Transport and relocation of pallets, unit loads, goods and transport boxes with high load weights that can be moved underneath the machine
- Suitable for transport in trucks (depending on model)
- Use without forklift license possible
- High handling speeds without operator fatigue
- Low maintenance
- Emission-free
- Not designed for stacking operation
- Models with lead acid battery require a charging station and regular refilling of the battery with distilled water (wet cell battery)
Scissor lift trucks
The scissor lift truck combines the function of a fork truck with that of a mobile worktable. The scissor mechanism allows the load to be raised to a height of approx. 800 mm. This makes it possible to work with goods or merchandise in a way that is easy on the back. Scissor lift trucks also make it easier to transfer goods from the raised forks to a workbench or production line. Manual scissor lift trucks are lifted by means of a drawbar stroke (optionally with quick lift) and electric scissor lift trucks are lifted electro-hydraulically.
- Manual
- Depending on model hand- or electro-hydraulic
- Up to 1,500 kg
- Depending on model 85–800 mm
- Position control
- Remote control
- Side support rollers
- Antistatic steering wheel
- Driving and parking brake
- Special painting according to RAL table
- Transfer of pallets, palletized goods, piece goods, goods and transport boxes at ergonomic working height (also from shelves)
- Can be used as mobile worktable, worktable, or supply table
- Stainless steel models can be used in hygienically sensitive areas and clean rooms
- Can be used without forklift license
- Can be used as transport vehicle and mobile worktable at the same time
- Enables ergonomic working individually for each employee
- Manual models require high effort for transport and lifting
- Low handling speed
Stainless steel lift trucks
Stainless steel pallet trucks are particularly durable, corrosion resistant, and insensitive to moisture, acids and alkalis, or aggressive gases. We carry resistant lift trucks made of plain steel with hot-dip galvanizing (electroplating) as well as pure stainless steel. Hot-dip galvanizing of steel models protects the surface from corrosion and enables hygienic cleaning of the pallet trucks even with high-pressure cleaners. Their smooth surface also prevents the accumulation of dirt and impurities. This means that the stainless pallet trucks meet the highest hygiene standards and are ideal for businesses where hazardous substances are handled, or strict hygiene regulations must be observed. These include, for example, laboratories, cold stores, slaughterhouses, food processing plants, and pharmaceutical or chemical plants. With additional equipment, stainless steel pallet trucks can also be used in ESD or ATEX protection zones (zones 1 and 2 as well as zones 21 and 22).
In addition to the classic hand pallet truck, you can also find scissor pallet trucks or cradle pallet trucks in stainless steel designs.
- Manual
- Hand-hydraulic or electro-hydraulic depending on model
- Parking brake for polyurethane wheels
- Parking brake for solid rubber steering wheels
- Antistatic steering wheel
- EX-protection version
- Transport and relocation of pallets, unit loads, goods and transport boxes that can be moved underneath the truck
- Can be used in hygienically sensitive areas and clean rooms
- Depending on equipment also applicable in ATEX and ESD zones
- Can be used without forklift license
- Hygienic and thorough cleaning
- Resistant to moisture, acids, alkalis, and many chemicals
- Higher purchase costs for pure stainless steel lift trucks
- With hot-dip galvanized stainless steel lift trucks, the zinc coating can peel off over time, so that the rust protection is no longer guaranteed
Pallet trucks with scales
Weighing pallet trucks combine the functions of weighing and transporting in one device. An integrated scale is also suitable for checking and determining the shipping weight. Depending on the model, these pallet trucks have scales with 1-5 kg display increments or precision scales with multiple weighing cells that can determine weights with an accuracy of 0.1-0.5% deviation. The scales are equipped with practical functions such as tare input, zero correction, adding with sequence number and other functions depending on the model.
Pallet trucks with scales are available at Jungheinrich PROFISHOP as hand pallet trucks with exclusively manual operation, scissor pallet trucks, as well as electric pallet trucks.
4. Hand pallet trucks for special tasks
Display pallet lifters
Display pallet jacks can be used to manually lift, lower, and move pallets on level and paved surfaces in warehouses, production halls, or sales areas. The devices are primarily used for the efficient lifting and relocation of CHEP, display, or quarter pallets, and the load carriers are conveniently lifted and gently lowered via a pedal. Two swivel castors with locking brakes ensure optimum grip when lifting and moving the goods. At Jungheinrich PROFISHOP, the display pallet lifters are available in different versions:
- Support surfaces or monofork for a secure hold.
- Lifting height 120-400 mm
- Load capacity 200-250 kg
- Versions available in (hot-)galvanized steel
Mini hand pallet truck
The lightweight mini hand pallet trucks with small turning radius have a short fork length of 800 mm and a fork carrying width of 380 mm with a weight of 35 kg. This makes these pallet trucks ideal to take along in trucks or vans and perfect transport aids in confined spaces such as winding salesrooms, narrow hallways, or hard-to-reach storage areas. Mini pallet trucks allow you to transport half pallets, display pallets and other special pallets up to a maximum weight of approx. 500 kg.
Extra-narrow hand pallet trucks
To pick up and move narrow special pallets safely and conveniently, you can find extra-slim hand pallet trucks in our online store: these practical industrial trucks offer the same load capacities and fork lengths as our standard hand pallet truck models, but are particularly narrow with a fork width of just 450 mm. Other features of our extra narrow hand pallet trucks:
- Grease nipple for simplified maintenance
- Infeed rollers for easy entry and exit into the pallet
- Solid rubber steering wheels, polyurethane fork rollers
- Single and tandem fork rollers available
Low-floor pallet truck
If you want to pick up special or custom pallets, non-standard Euro pallets or one-way pallets close to the floor in your warehouse or salesrooms, low-floor or flat pallet trucks are the right choice. The manual low-floor pallet trucks have a particularly low entry height of only approx. 51 mm and a low fork height, which allow loads to be lifted and moved almost at floor level.
Please note: Due to the low entry height, low-floor pallet trucks only have a very low ground clearance. The subfloors in your operating areas should therefore be level. Low-floor pallet trucks cannot be used on ramps.
Four-way pallet truck
As soon as you need to transport and transfer long goods or extra-wide loads in very narrow warehouse aisles, most standard pallet truck models reach their limits. For ergonomic and more effective work, it is therefore advisable to use a four-way pallet truck. With these hand pallet trucks, loads can be moved not only forwards and backwards, but also sideways. This is enabled by the special design of the four-way pallet truck.
Please note: When the lift truck is moved transversely, the load capacity is reduced from approx. 2,500 kg to a maximum of 1,500 kg.