How Much Can a Hydraulic Pallet Jack Lift?

Pallet Truck is an indispensable material handling tool for warehousing and logistics, manufacturing and retail industries. Its load capacity (Load Capacity) directly affects operational efficiency and safety.

For you to analyze the commonly used three types of pallet truck load range, technical characteristics and application of the scene, to help you choose the most suitable for the needs of the equipment, and efficiently complete the procurement decision.

1.Manual Pallet Jack

• Load range and parameters

        Manual Pallet Jack relies on manpower to operate the hydraulic system to lift and lower the goods, and is suitable for short-distance, low-frequency handling.Typical load ranges are as follows:

        Standard models: 1,000 kg - 3,000 kg (2,200 - 6,600 lbs).

        Large tonnage models: Some industrial grade products can lift up to 5,000 kg (11,000 lbs) and even 10,000 kg (22,000 lbs).

        Representative model: Hand Pallet Truck

• Features and Applications

        Low cost: No electrical system required, simple maintenance, and 1/3 the purchase cost of electric models.

        High flexibility: Compact design (e.g. fork length 800-1,220 mm) for narrow aisles and standard pallets.

        Applications: small warehouses, retail stores, temporary loading and unloading operations.

2. Semi-Electric Pallet Jack

• Load range and technical parameters

        Semi-electric models combine electric drive with manual lifting and lowering functions, balancing efficiency and cost. Its load capacity is usually:

        Mainstream models: 1,000 kg - 2,500 kg (2,200 - 5,500 lbs).

        Industrial-enhanced models: such as the 3,000 lbs (1,360 kg) model with lithium-ion batteries for high-intensity work.

        Representative model: Semi Electric Pallet Truck 

        Lifting range: 80/200mm

        Lifting capacity: 2 ton/3 ton/5 ton

• Features and applications

        High energy efficiency: electric drive reduces the burden of pushing and pulling, and the manual hydraulic system ensures precise control7.

        Long endurance: Lithium-ion battery supports 8-12 hours of continuous operation, and the charging efficiency is 30% higher than that of lead-acid battery.

        Application scenarios: medium-sized logistics centers, production line material transfer, cold chain warehouses (low temperature resistant to -20℃)

3. Fully electric pallet truck (Powered Pallet Jack)

• Load range and technical parameters

        The all-electric model is driven by motor to lift and travel, and is suitable for high-frequency and long-distance operation, and its load capacity is:

        Standard models: 1,500 kg - 3,000 kg (3,300 - 6,600 lbs).

        Heavy-duty industrial models: e.g. 6 - 25 tons electric pallet stacker trucks, designed for steel and automotive manufacturing.

• Representative Models

        Li-on Battery Full Electric Pallet Truck:Load capacity 1,500 kg/2,000 kg, equipped with non-slip PU wheels and IP54 protection rating for rugged outdoor surfaces.

        48V/65Ah Battery Electric Pallet Jack: 3,000 kg capacity, 4 km/h top speed, adapted to narrow aisles.

• Features and Application Scenarios

        Automated operation: AC/DC motor provides stable power and supports 8 hours of continuous high-intensity operation.

        Intelligent control: Some models integrate digital instrument panel and automatic leveling system to monitor load and battery status in real time.

        Application scenarios: large distribution centers, container loading and unloading at ports, automated warehousing systems.

Whether you need light manual equipment or heavy-duty electric solutions, as a China hydraulic truck supplier, our product library covers almost all types, want to know the price or products welcome to contact us!