Manufacturers Are Now Offering Hybrid Pallet Trucks

Are you looking for a pallet truck that offers the advantages of both electric and manual operation? Many manufacturers are now offering hybrid pallet trucks that have the advantage of both electric and manual.

Hybrid pallet trucks offers the advantages of both electric and manual pallet trucks.

These pallets have the advantage of having a lithium ion battery for powered operation. However, if the battery runs out, it can still be used as a manual truck.

That battery can be removed for recharging and yet the pallet truck can still be used in its manual mode.

These trucks are smaller and lighter than both the electric-powered or manual pallet trucks

A manual pallet truck has its own advantages including:

• Being sturdy
• Having the capability to carry heavy loads smoothly and efficiently.
• Having a simple design to ensure quick repairs and readily accessible spare parts.
• Basic design that fits all sizes and shapes of pallets.
• Variation of fork sizes.

The same holds true for electric pallet trucks. The advantages of these trucks include:

• Power assisted lifting that minimizes muscle strain and other lifting injuries associated to manual pallet trucks.
• High efficiency and easy to operate.
• Powered lifting, lowering, walking, and turning via electric power.
• Speeds up operations in a warehouse with minimal effort.

Now that hybrid pallet trucks are available, a warehouse employee receives the best from both electric AND manual.

(Sources: Forkliftaction.com and Nationwidehandling)