Pallet trucks — horizontal movement
Manual hydraulic and electric pallet trucks move palletised loads. Check capacity, fork length, pallet dimensions, surface and travel distance. A low-lift pallet truck is different from equipment designed to stack pallets in high racking.
Stackers and reach trucks — handling at height
For a stacker or reach truck, check residual capacity at height, aisle width, floor condition and compatibility of support legs with pallets. Verify working-aisle dimensions and load charts in the documentation for the exact model.
How do you describe your warehouse requirements?
Prepare pallet dimensions and weight, highest racking level, door dimensions, aisles, slopes and operating hours. State whether the truck will work indoors only or outdoors too. These details help compare pallet trucks, stackers, reach trucks and counterbalance forklifts.
Is a stacker the same as a counterbalance forklift?
No. Their construction, manoeuvring and working conditions differ. Choose based on warehouse dimensions and loads.
Should I rent or buy?
Compare usage frequency, required period and service terms. Rental price and availability must be confirmed individually.
