Implementing the right pallet trucks into working environments has become a critical matter in the 21st century. It has been discovered that workplaces with the correct handling equipment can reduce operational costs between 15 – 30%. Therefore, selecting the perfect pallet truck can not only improve workplace ergonomics, but can also be the key to saving costs.
At Direct2U, we want to make sure your workplace is equipped with the right pallet mover for improved efficiency. That is why we offer an extensive range of trucks, equipped with multiple distinguishing features. But with so many choices on the market, where do you begin?
Benefits of Pallet Trucks ✅
Reduced risk of warehouse injury 🤕
It has been found that the top injury found in most warehouse workers is musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). This is due to workers having to repeat the same movement of moving heavy loads around a warehouse.
To prevent this, workplaces that supply pallet trucks are more likely to have a healthier workforce. Pallet Trucks assist with the movement of heavy and bulky items which arrive in pallets, moving them with ease at a ground level. The ergonomically placed handle on pallet trucks reduces strain, boosting morale and productivity massively.
Cost effective 💰
Compared to traditional forklift trucks, pallet trucks are available to fit a series of business budgets. Manual pallet trucks, including our TUFF Hand Pallet Truck, are the cheapest to purchase and operate. This is due to not needing fuel or electricity to operate, making them easy to maintain and durable.
Easy to use 📖
Unlike forklifts, pallet trucks do not require a license to use. Training is also minimal and simplistic, as either a handle or motor is used to raise the forks to the required height. Not only is this another cost saving factor, but workers do not need to spend time completing mandatory training courses, allowing for high productivity to begin from day one of pallet truck arrivals.
Space saving ⭐️
Due to their compact nature, pallet trucks are the perfect machinery for even the smallest warehouse space. They are nimble and easy to manoeuvre in even tight spots. Our range of pallet trucks include an extensive variety of fork lengths. This allows for the right pallet truck for your warehouse size to be easily found and purchased!
Versatile use 🛒
With managing stock becoming a huge requirement in today’s age of consumerism, having the correct equipment to transport stock is critical.
Our collection of pallet trucks can be used in a variety of locations, including small and large warehouses. Additionally, pallet trucks equipped with nylon wheels, such as the TUFF Hand Pallet Truck (Tandem Nylon Wheels) is ideal for retail and supermarket settings. Their quiet wheel functions and ability to not mark and scratch floors make them the ideal truck for front of house environments, even during opening hours.
Types of Pallet Truck 🏭
With the desire to make working conditions even more efficient, pallet trucks have experienced a series of developments. Here, we want to help explain the difference between our pallet truck collection. After all, choosing the right pallet truck can help improve your workplace efficiency and productivity massively!
Manual Pallet Trucks 💪
Manually operated pump trucks are the most popular type on the market. They require no charging or fuel to move, just simple manual pulling or pushing! To lift the forks, a series of handles have been added to the steering wheel, allowing for easy adjustment.
We offer an extensive range of hand pallet trucks, fitting a wide variety of business budgets and loading capacities. The Professional Pallet Truck can support up to 2500kg, making it the perfect pump truck for transporting bulky and heavy stock. Plus, it is available with three different fork lengths, including 1000mm, 1150mm and 1220mm, helping it fit in a variety of different sized warehouses.
Electric Pallet Trucks ⚡️
To improve efficiency, pallet trucks using motors to lift and lower the forks have been designed. Whilst on the pricier side, they offer ease of use and make adjusting forks to the correct height even easier to do. This makes the process of loading and unloading stock even quicker, improving workplace efficiency.
The TUFF Electric Pallet Truck provides consistent performance, and can easily pick up pallets using the pallet holes easily. It has been CE marked and plated for your safety, providing peace of mind that this equipment is safe for long term use in any warehouse or retail environment.
Pallet Trucks with Scales ⚖️
Knowing the weight of stock is not only important for inventory purposes, but can also prevent overloading shelves where stock is held. Improve workplace safety as workers can prevent overloading their pallet truck, as well as reducing the need to lift stock to weigh on separate scales.
Our TUFF Weighing Scales Pallet Trucks are here to assist with this, offering accurate measurements in kilograms up to +/- 1%. This reduces errors when it comes to managing inventory, which may allow for improved cost savings on a long-term scale.
High-lift Pallet Trucks 🏋
In recent years, excessive amount of stock to keep up with high levels of consumerism has led to the requirement of efficient storage solution. This requires keeping stock on higher up shelving, above the limits a typical pallet truck. To combat the need of buying additional equipment, pallet trucks have now developed a high-lift feature, allowing for stock to be moved upwards!
Our Pramac High-Lift Pallet Truck can lift stock to heights of 715mm, making it perfect for small warehouses where storing stock at height is critical to keep up with demand. Rear stabilisers have been added onto this truck, providing support when lifting up to 1000kg of stock at once.
Pallet Stackers ✨
At Direct2U, we also offer a series of high-quality Pallet Stackers. Unlike Pallet Trucks, they offer the ability to raise pallets to even higher heights! Available in a more compact size, they are the ideal alternative to traditional forklift trucks, offering ease of use and a lift height beyond the capabilities of a high-lift pallet truck.
Designed to be used in even the smallest of warehouse spaces, the TUFF Manual Mini Lifter is capable of lifting stock up to 1000kg up to 1500mm high! This reduces risk for employees by being able to efficiently move and lift stock using one machine. Manual hand operation makes this model cost effective and easy to use without extensive training, making it the ideal alternative to expensive forklift trucks.
However, due to the extensive height pallet stackers can reach, they have a lower capacity than pallet trucks. Therefore, whilst they can reach height easily, they may require more than one trip to move stock onto high up shelving, and vice versa.
Our best-selling Pallet Truck brands 💥
TUFF
We are proud to sell a wide variety of TUFF pallet movers, as their collection includes a pallet truck and stacker to suit every type. This makes TUFF the ideal pallet truck to suit any workplace environment, offering multiple fork sizes and modifications to make your workplace more productive than ever.
TUFF offer a variety of different wheel types, allowing for further workplace customisation. Nylon wheels are capable of handling heavy-duty industrial jobs, due to their high durability. They are more likely to scratch and mark floorings, but also make trucks more cost-effective for users. Our TUFF Premium Pallet Truck features a series of large back wheels and double rollers in the forks, allowing swift and accurate movement.
Alternatively, Polyurethane (PU) wheels provide a smooth ride with minimal noise, making them ideal for front-of-house movement of pallets, including supermarkets. They are also chemical resistant, making them also suitable for a variety of industrial uses. The TUFF Hand Pallet Truck provide anti-marking capabilities, leaving your flooring scratch free. However, drawbacks include the fact they are less able to support large capacities of stock, and wheels will require more frequent maintenance than their nylon counterpart. Additionally, they are more heat sensitive.
Pramac
Pramac offer a smaller collection of pallet trucks compared to TUFF, but they all meet high quality standards. To improve visibility, their trucks are available in a vibrant neon green colour, making them easy to identify within a hectic warehouse.
The Pramac Basic Pallet Truck can carry up to 2200kg of stock at once, making them ideal for warehouse use. The polyurethane wheels are located on the the rear of the truck, and an additional set of wheels located at the front of the forks results in a truck suitable for easy transportation, even in the tightest of warehouse spots. An included pressure valve protects the pallet truck from structural damage, even when overloaded. Plus, with 3 years warranty included, this pallet truck provides the up-most peace of mind.
Which one is best for me? 🤔
Pallet Trucks allow for the ergonomic movement of palleted stock across warehouse floors. Designed for moving stock just above floor level, they are ideal for moving stock across a long distance. Their cost effective price point makes them the perfect solution to providing warehouse efficiency, and reducing the chance of workplace injury.
Pallet Stackers, however, are the perfect solution to moving stock to storage shelves at great heights. They are the more cost effective version of a forklift truck, with minimal training required in order to use efficiently. The TUFF Manual Straddle Stacker comes in three different height variations, with the ability to raise stock to heights of 1600mm, 2500mm and 3000mm. The adjustable forks allow for a variety of pallet sizes to be moved and lifted easily.
But their nimble size can limit their ability to support a lower loading capacity. In turn, this reduces the amount of stock that can be lifted in one go, resulting in reduced efficiency as less stock can be moved at once. Additionally, this compact design makes pallet stackers more suitable for small-to-medium businesses due to their slower operation.
Therefore, high-lift pallet trucks have become the ideal middle man within the pallet-movement series. They can support large quantities of goods due to their high loading capacity, and can lift to heights of 8000mm for easy vertical storage. Their high quality and durable finish makes them the ideal pallet truck for all working environments.
Still unsure? Contact us! ☎️
Our sales team are always on hand to assist with the discovery of your perfect pallet truck. They can help find the right fork size to fit your warehouse space or even provide personal recommendations to fit your needs. Simply contact them over the phone, live chat or email to discuss further!
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