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What is a high lift pallet truck?

A highlifter pallet truck (manual model - see below for the electric model),also known as a scissor lift pallet truck, is designed to enhance productivity and safety in all operational settings. A high lift pallet truck is essential for your warehouse. But what is it and why do you need one? Please read this article to find out…

With the ability to lift up to 800mm, our range of Highlifters are perfect for production lines and warehouses where reducing the risk of injury from bending and twisting is crucial.

They are an integral piece of equipment that will help to lift and move pallets and goods around warehouses. Really, you may think of them as a simplified forklift truck.

A high lift pallet truck can raise a pallet up to a safe working height without exertion. This reduces the need for operators to twist or bend to handle heavy loads. They can either be manual or electrically powered (see below).

Here in the UK, understanding regulatory compliance is crucial when operating electric pallet trucks in the workplace. 

In this blog we’ll explore whether these trucks fall under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER); the key safety standards necessary for maintaining a safe and efficient environment. Whether you’re managing warehouse operations or overseeing workplace safety, familiarising yourself with these regulations is essential.

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Ensuring your pallet trucks (also known as pump trucks or pallet jacks) are in tip-top condition is important for maintaining safety and compliance. At Go-EPT, we don’t just supply top quality manual and electric pallet trucks; we also offer a full comprehensive Servicing & Repairs service, and we are the UK’s largest stockist of spare parts to keep your equipment running smoothly.

From scheduled maintenance to urgent repairs, our dedicated services team will ensure your operations stay uninterrupted while adhering to safety standards.

In this post, we’ll explain more about our pallet truck servicing, highlighting how Go-EPT supports your business’s operational needs every step of the way.

In any warehouse or industrial setting, the pallet truck, also known as a pump truck or pallet jack, is an essential piece of equipment. These trucks, crucial for moving heavy loads easily across different areas, come in both manual and electric models to suit various needs.

But before you start using one, it’s important to understand how to correctly operate a pallet truck to avoid accidents and keep personnel safe. 

In this guide, we’ll teach you exactly how to use a pallet truck, highlighting the differences between manual and electric types so you can safely and effectively utilise them in your business.