Manual pallet trucks

What is a manual pallet jack ?

A manual pallet jack consists of a sturdy wheel frame with a pump mechanism that pushes two forks up and down. Lifting, moving and lowering a load is done manually, i.e. a manual pallet jack does not have an electric motor or other drive system. Thanks to the built-in pump and flexible sliding wheels, heavy loads on pallets can be moved to the right location easily and efficiently.

Manual pallet jacks are the simplest and most commonly used type of pallet jacks.

Advantages of a manual pallet jack

Manual pallet jacks offer several advantages.

• They’re ideal when moving light to medium heavy loads across shorter distances
• No driver’s license required, anyone can operate a manual pallet jack
• Not battery dependent, which means they can be used at any time 
• Their low weight and compact design makes them suitable for being transported on a truck
• Relatively low maintenance because there are no electrical components
  

Are you looking for a pallet jack that can take over some of your tasks? If so, check out our extensive range of electrical pallet jacks.

How to operate a manual pallet jack

A manual pallet jack truck does not have any complicated panels with displays and switches. It is easy to operate.

1. Use the long piston rod to move/drive the pallet jack.
2. Slide the forks underneath the pallet you intend to move.
3. Press down the lever on the piston rod and move the rod up and down several times. The pump will lift the pallet up to 10 cm high.
4. Release the lever and use the piston rod to move the pallet jack to the new location for your pallet.
5. Bring your pallet jack to a stop and push the lever on the piston rod to lower the pallet back down.
6. Withdraw the pallet jack from underneath the pallet.
   

Choose your ideal manual pallet jack

Are you thinking of purchasing a manual pallet jack? If so, you are opting for an efficient and effective way to load and unload your loads but bear in mind the following factors when making a decision.

• Length and width of forks: standard pallet jacks are equipped with forks for Euro pallets, which can be adapted to shorter, narrower or wider forks for other pallet sizes. Extra-long forks will allow you to pick up 2 pallets at the same time.
• Wheels: nylon, polyurethane or rubber? The choice of wheels is determined by the surface on which the pallet jack will be used. Manual pallet jacks are often equipped with nylon wheels, but other options are available.
• Load bearing capacity: the lifting capacity of manual pallet jacks ranges up to 3,000 kilos. However, we recommend that you only occasionally load your vehicle with such a heavy load, also bearing in mind your own physical health. Simpler pallet jacks have lower load bearing capacities.
  

Buy your manual pallet jack from JVD Parts

Our standard manual pallet jack models are always in stock. Do you have specific questions? If so, please contact us. We would be happy to look at the possibilities together with you.