What is a pallet jack?

A pallet jack is a basic form of forklift designed to move pallets within a warehouse or trailer. They are considered essential tools for transporting small loads over short distances.

Generally, warehouses use both manual and powered pallet jacks for loading and unloading trucks, while riding electric pallet jacks are suitable for horizontal transport within the warehouse.

Hand Pallet Jack

A manual pallet jack is a hand-powered device, primarily used for lifting, lowering and steering pallets within retail and personal warehousing operations.

Electric Pallet Jack

Electric pallet trucks, also known as powered pallet jacks, walkies, or power jacks, are designed to lift and move stacked or heavier pallets. These jacks are motorized and can be moved forward or in reverse using a throttle on the handle. To steer these jacks, you need to swing the handle in the intended direction.