March 13, 2020
Pallet Jack Forklift
Electric pallet jacks can be a great investment for your business if you have the appropriate application or setting. Toyota offers a full line of electric pallet jacks, including: walkies, end-controlled riders, center-controlled riders, walkie stackers and reach pallet jacks. If you’re considering purchasing a pallet jack, take a look at the pros and cons of having one and then decide whether or not it’s right for you.
Cons:
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- Less expensive than a traditional, counter-balanced forklift
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- Great for smaller spaces where a traditional, counter-balanced forklift won’t fit
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- Typically, less overall operating costs than a traditional, counter-balanced forklift
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- Unlike traditional, counter-balanced forklifts, anyone with adequate training can operate an electric pallet jack.
Cons:
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- Limited fork vertical height
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- Slower with less flexibility
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- Not effective in rough surface applications such as crushed gravel or uneven pavement