Scissor lift pallet trucks come in a diverse range of sizes, weights and materials. Standard or heavy duty trucks have varying platform sizes and can lift products to a range of different heights up to 12 metres. There can be a number of benefits in using a scissor lift pallet truck. The scissor lifting action means they need less storage space when not in use. They have easy access to doors and entranceways because they need a low maximum headroom. A scissor lift pallet truck is easily loaded by fork lift truck onto a van to transport to the final destination for unloading or loading goods.
Varieties of Scissor Lift Pallet Trucks:
Scissor Lift Pallet Trucks – Hand lifts A hydraulic pump manually gives you full control when lowering the products safely. There are multiple sizes to choose from with a range of fork widths and weight lifting options. Always check on the manufacturers guidelines for maximum weights.
Scissor Lift Pallet Trucks – Electric Lift For easier lifting capabilities an electric pallet truck is the answer. They give you the option of using them manually with a hydraulic lever, or by using an electric lifting process.
Scissor Lift Pallet Trucks – Heavy dutyHeavy duty pallet trucks are larger than a standard pallet truck. They have wider fork widths and can carry more weight than a standard pallet truck. Generally a wider platform gives more balance, giving the pallet truck more stability to take larger and heavier weights.
Choosing your scissor lift pallet truckBefore you make your purchase, determine what you need your scissor lift pallet truck for. Will it do the job better than a standard pallet truck? Is the load you need to lift within the maximum lifting weight of the supplier’s guidelines? Are the forks long enough? Will it lift high enough? Will it go through the entrance easily? Will a standard forklift be needed to load the scissor lift pallet truck with goods? Will it fold down low enough to go through the entrances?
There are many sites online that will give you specifications and information about the pallet trucks. This is a great way to research all the products to enable you to decide which pallet truck you will need.