New and Used Pallet Jacks and Trucks
Pallet jacks provide ergonomic and safe material handling solutions to a variety of indoor and outdoor environments. The pallet truck feature specialize wheel mounts and designs that allow them to roll smoothly over a variety of rough outdoor terrains and uneven floor surfaces. They also feature automated and semi-automated controls to make it easier and much safer to move large loads, and the convenience locations of fingertip controls and safety devices on ergonomic steering handles offer the additional advantage of instant, one-touch control when maneuvering supplies, equipment, and products.
A few brief summaries of the many models follow:
Workers can use the full featured ergonomic pallet trucks to move heavy pallet loads without having to rely on a fork truck. Due to articulating steering wheels and front load rollers, the ergonomic pallet jack requires only 75 pounds of pulling force when loaded to capacity. The sloped and rounded fork nose design allows for quick access to pallets, and the 6 degrees articulation of the wheel assembly allow for loading on uneven floors.
Low profile pallet jacks can enter a pallet from all four sides and can support a weight of up to 4,000 pounds. The wide loop control handle on this pallet truck gives you easy fingertip control. Lubricated bearings provide easy maneuverability for the lifetime of the unit. The low profile pallet jack also features a hydraulic system with a hard chrome plated pump piston and a suspension system with a heavy-duty thrust bearing. A rubber cushioned handle makes for easy, more ergonomic steering.
The large diameter front wheels of the big pallet truck make it safe and easy to move very large loads of up to 4,500 pounds over uneven floors.
The lightweight, sturdy tubular frame of the all terrain pallet truck evenly distributes up to 2,000 pounds. Its large wheels allow for movement over a wide range of uneven surfaces such as those found at construction sites, gravel pits and nurseries, and the three position handle, makes it easy to move UP, DOWN and place in NEUTRAL. The optional tow bar package allows the all terrain pallet truck to be towed by an ATV or small utility tractor.
Certain pallet trucks are specifically made for corrosive and sanitary environments. If your facility is in a heavily polluted or salt air environment, you can protect your investment in material handling with galvanized, zinc, or chrome plated pallet trucks. Designed for corrosive or wet environments these full-featured pallet trucks were designed for chemical, pharmaceutical and wash down.
The stainless steel and stainless steel frame and forks pallet jacks are ideal for sanitary, pharmaceutical, medical, food and wet environments. There are over 304 models from which you can choose.
The pallet truck with scale allows you to weigh your load on the spot for maximum efficiency. This model is very user friendly and is suitable for low height lifting and short distance transportation, and you can weigh your load as you are handling it. The scale can be adjusted to a variety of increments to match the size of your load, and digital filtering offsets motion vibration to ensure accurate readings.
The ergonomic pallet truck features a pump handle and power drive accumulator that lifts the load and starts the forward motion of the unit, thus eliminating strain on the shoulders, neck and back. This is an ideal ergonomic solution for employees working long hours and moving heavy loads.
The wheel nosed pallet truck is designed to position pallets or skids closely in a row. The fork end is set back from the front rollers allowing for one pallet pick up at a time. The unit has a rubber grip handle with a three-lever position for easy operation and maneuvering. This heavy-duty unit is rated at 5,000 pounds capacity and includes two articulating steering wheels and two front load rollers.
Transport long loads of up to 3,000 pounds down narrow aisles with this heavy-duty sidewinder pallet truck. This versatile pallet truck retains all the quality workmanship of a standard pallet jack in addition to providing lateral movement. Simply place the forks into the pallet then elevate to approximately seven inches, rotate handle, and lock into place.
The freight saver pallet truck with scale provides a quick and economical way to weigh your pallets. Simply load your pallet, raise forks completely, and push the yellow lever with your foot to read weight.
The gas-powered all-terrain pallet truck with traction drive system is great for moving heavy loads over rough terrain, features powered fork lift and lower, steel construction in 2000 pound or 4000 pound weight capacity.
The fully powered electric pallet truck is one of the most ergonomic units. This fully automated pallet jack runs off a 24V battery and features easy-to-operate throttle for forward and reverse direction. The unit comes with a battery charger and will operate up to 8 hours when fully charged. The electrical pallet trucks are available in 3,000 pound and 4,500 pound weight capacities.
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