Pallet truck lifting loads

Higher than designed

a major safety hazard

PALLET trucks are a must for working around a storehouse or factory, making it far easier to transfer heavy loads. And with a pallet lorry, moving those huge and heavy pieces is a cinch.

But there are points to consider before choosing a truck. First you will need to choose if you need a power or a manual pallet truck - making this choice can help to narrow down your selections. A power pallet lorry will be far easier to manage than models which are operated by hand.

They will also be simpler to maneuver around the warehouse floor. The principal downside to a power pallet truck is their higher cost, and before picking a pallet truck you need to figure out the weight and dimensions of your biggest loads. Most warehouses and factories rearrange items of the same weight and size on a consistent basis.

Measure and weight your heaviest loads to find the pallet truck that can safely handle them. You will also need to figure out the size of the pallets to be moved around as the selected pallet wagon will have to be able to accommodate the size.

Another point to settle is the height you’ll need to lift the pallets. Most pallet trucks are built to lift pallets up to ten inches off the ground. So before picking a pallet truck, calculate the space from the ground to where the pallet should be located.

Employing a pallet truck to lift loads higher than it is designed for is a major safety hazard. If you’ll be using the pallet lorry in a small space you should be aware of the turning radius of the pallet truck. And in restricted spaces you’ll need a pallet truck capable of a high level of turning.