{"id":72,"date":"2017-05-15T10:09:08","date_gmt":"2017-05-15T10:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/?p=72"},"modified":"2017-09-26T11:39:22","modified_gmt":"2017-09-26T11:39:22","slug":"manual-pallet-jacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/pallet-jacks\/manual-pallet-jacks\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Of The Best Manual Pallet Jacks &#038; Pallet Trucks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_wrap_right no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#What_are_Manual_Pallet_Jacks\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> What are Manual Pallet Jacks?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_are_the_Features_of_a_Manual_Pallet_Jack\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> What are the Features of a Manual Pallet Jack?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Advantages_and_Disadvantages_of_the_Manual_Pallet_Jack\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Advantages and Disadvantages of the Manual Pallet Jack<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Manufacturers_of_Manual_Pallet_Jacks\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Manufacturers of Manual Pallet Jacks<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Yale_YA55-PT_Series\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.1<\/span> Yale YA55-PT Series<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Blue_Giant_Manual_Pallet_Jacks\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.2<\/span> Blue Giant Manual Pallet Jacks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Crown_PTH_Series\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.3<\/span> Crown PTH Series<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Toyota\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.4<\/span> Toyota<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Raymond\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.5<\/span> Raymond<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"What_are_Manual_Pallet_Jacks\"><strong>What are Manual Pallet Jacks?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The manual pallet jack is the simplest of all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/different-types-of-pallet-jacks\/\">different types of pallet jacks<\/a>, with a load capacity of 5500 lbs. The manual pallet jack is composed of\u00a0a steel machine with a hydraulic pump, and the handle is operated by pumping it up and down. In operating the pallet truck, the two forks under the pallet to be moved should be positioned properly and then raising it off the floor through the jack. It is steered with the handle to take the load to its destination.<\/span> Manual pallet jacks have single load wheels with entry and exit rollers, offering easy and efficient maneuverability for the operator. The design of manual pallet jacks allows it to have easy operability and maintenance.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_are_the_Features_of_a_Manual_Pallet_Jack\"><strong>What are the Features of a Manual Pallet Jack?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Manual pallet jacks have single load wheels with entry and exit rollers, offering easy and efficient maneuverability for the operator. The design of manual pallet jacks allows it to have quiet operation and accurate steering control. Handles are in a curvilinear position, allowing for a large diameter hand grip. In addition to this, a neutral position is added, making the handle equipped with three different positions in total.\u00a0This pallet jack&#8217;s durable structure is composed of a steel frame with high tensile strength and adjustable push-rods. Its wheels are made to have shock resistance and low rolling resistance. Options and accessories for manual pallet jacks include various fork widths (20.5&#8243; and 27&#8243;), fork lengths (36&#8243;, 42&#8243;, and 48&#8243;), steer wheels, parking brakes, and a load backrest.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Advantages_and_Disadvantages_of_the_Manual_Pallet_Jack\"><strong>Advantages and Disadvantages of the Manual Pallet Jack<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A manual pallet jack can easily fit in a back of a van because it is lightweight and has a small size. It is also low maintenance and has no electrical components. Repairs for this type of pallet jacks are quicker than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/pallet-jacks\/electric-walkie-pallet-jack\/\">electric pallet jacks<\/a> and the parts are more accessible. Manual lift pallet jack is highly durable and easy to maintain over the long term. Having a basic design enables the manual pallet jack to fit various kinds of pallets. <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main disadvantage for this type of pallet jack is that it cannot be used for moving load over long distances because it can cause operator fatigue. It is also not beneficial is the manual pallet jack is loaded anywhere near its load capacity. <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is ideal for use in small spaces wherein lift height is not important. Examples of applications are in grocery store aisles, warehouses, forging and casting, and general manufacturing. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Manufacturers_of_Manual_Pallet_Jacks\"><strong>Manufacturers of Manual Pallet Jacks<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Yale_YA55-PT_Series\"><b>Yale YA55-PT Series<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-311\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Manual-Pallet-Jack-Yale-300x205.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Manual-Pallet-Jack-Yale-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Manual-Pallet-Jack-Yale.png 660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Model<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YA55-PT-20.5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YA55-PT-27<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Load capacity (lbs)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chassis Width (in)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20.5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Weight (lbs)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">180<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">180<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Fork length (in)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Blue_Giant_Manual_Pallet_Jacks\"><b>Blue Giant Manual Pallet Jacks<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Model<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPT-55<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPT-33-4W<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Four Way Pallet Truck<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FPT-55<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Load Capacity (lbs)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5500 <\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3300 <\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chassis Width (in)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20.5 or 27<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Weight (lbs)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">165<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">220<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">180<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Fork Length (in)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Images<\/b><\/td>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-309 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Blue-Giant-FPT-55-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Manual Pallet Jack Blue Giant EPT-55\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Blue-Giant-FPT-55-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Blue-Giant-FPT-55.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-316 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Blue-Giant-EP-33-4W-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Manual Pallet Jack Blue Giant EP-33-4W\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Blue-Giant-EP-33-4W-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Blue-Giant-EP-33-4W.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/td>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-309 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Blue-Giant-FPT-55-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Manual Pallet Jack Blue Giant FPT-55\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Blue-Giant-FPT-55-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Blue-Giant-FPT-55.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Crown_PTH_Series\"><b>Crown PTH Series<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Model<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scissor Lift<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Powered Scissor Lift<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Power<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manual<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manual<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manual\/ Electric<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Load capacity (kg)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2300 <\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1000 <\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1000 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Max lift height (mm)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 <\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">800 <\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">800 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Width (mm)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">450 &#8211; 685 <\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">540 <\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">540 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Fork Length (mm)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">795 &#8211; 1150 <\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1150<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Images<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-308 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Crown-PTH-Series-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Pallet Jack Crown PTH Series Standard\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-307 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Crown-PTH-Series-Scissor-Lift-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Manual Pallet Jack Crown PTH Series Scissor Lift \" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-306\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Crown-PTH-Series-Powered-Scissor-Lift-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Manual Pallet Jacks Crown Powered Scissor Lift\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Toyota\"><b>Toyota<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Model<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HPT28U<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Load capacity (lbs)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Overall width (in)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Weight (lbs)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">167<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Fork length (in)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Image <\/b><\/td>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Toyota-HPT28U-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Toyota HPT28U\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Toyota-HPT28U-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Toyota-HPT28U-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Toyota-HPT28U.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dmf6geVrzh0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Raymond\"><b>Raymond<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Model<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LCS55 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unique Fork Frame Sizes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LCM50\/ LCU50<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low\/ Ultra-Low Profile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LCM4W\/ LCU4W <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-Way Entry\/ Low Profile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LCS80\/ Heavy Duty Load Capacity<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Fork length (in)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36\/ 60\/ 72\/ 96<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Frame width (in)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18\/ 20 \u00bd \/ 27<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Load capacity (lbs)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Lowered fork height (in<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 or 1 \u00be <\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 or 1 \u00be <\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Images<\/b><\/td>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-304 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Raymond-LCS55.jpg\" alt=\"Manual Pallet Jacks Raymond LCS55 Unique Fork Frame Sizes\" width=\"520\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Raymond-LCS55.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Raymond-LCS55-300x265.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-303 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Raymond-LCM50-LCU50.jpg\" alt=\"Manual Pallet Jack Raymond LCM50\/ LCU50 Low\/ Ultra-Low Profile\" width=\"520\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Raymond-LCM50-LCU50.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Raymond-LCM50-LCU50-300x265.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-315 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Raymond-LCM4W.jpg\" alt=\"Raymond LCM4W\/ LCU4W 4-Way Entry\/ Low Profile\" width=\"520\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Raymond-LCM4W.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Raymond-LCM4W-300x265.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/td>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-314 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Raymond-LCS80.jpg\" alt=\"Raymond LCS80\/ Heavy Duty Load Capacity\" width=\"520\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Raymond-LCS80.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Raymond-LCS80-300x265.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Model<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RJ50N<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydraulic Pallet Truck<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RJ50P<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydraulic Hand Truck<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Fork length (in)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36\/ 42\/ 48<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36\/ 42\/ 48<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Frame width (in)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20.5 or 27<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20.5\/ 27<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Load capacity (lbs)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Images<\/b><\/td>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-313 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Raymond-RJ50N-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Manual Pallet Jack RJ50N Hydraulic Pallet Truck\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-312 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Raymond-RJ50P-150x150.png\" alt=\"Manual Pallet Jack RJ50P\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"f kv _SWb\">Sources:<\/div>\n<div class=\"f kv _SWb\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bluegiant.com\/\"><em><cite class=\"_Rm\">www.bluegiant.com\/<\/cite><\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"f kv _SWb\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yale.com\/north-america\/en-us\/our-products\/pallet-trucks\/ya-55pt-hand-pallet-trucks\/\"><em>http:\/\/www.yale.com\/north-america\/en-us\/our-products\/pallet-trucks\/ya-55pt-hand-pallet-trucks\/<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"f kv _SWb\">\n<div class=\"action-menu ab_ctl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toyotaforklift.com\/forklifts\/hand-pallet-jack\"><em>https:\/\/www.toyotaforklift.com\/forklifts\/hand-pallet-jack\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"action-menu ab_ctl\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.crown.com\/content\/dam\/crown\/pdfs\/en-uk\/brochures\/pallet-truck-pth50-brochure-GB.pdf\"><em>http:\/\/www.crown.com\/content\/dam\/crown\/pdfs\/en-uk\/brochures\/pallet-truck-pth50-brochure-GB.pdf<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"action-menu ab_ctl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.raymondcorp.com\/lift-trucks\/hand-pallet-jacks\"><em>https:\/\/www.raymondcorp.com\/lift-trucks\/hand-pallet-jacks<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents1 What are Manual Pallet Jacks?2 What are the Features of a Manual Pallet Jack?3 Advantages and Disadvantages of the Manual Pallet Jack4 Manufacturers of Manual Pallet Jacks4.1 Yale YA55-PT Series4.2 Blue Giant Manual Pallet Jacks4.3 Crown PTH Series4.4 Toyota4.5 Raymond What are Manual Pallet Jacks? The manual pallet jack is the simplest [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The manual pallet jack is the simplest of all the different types of pallet jacks, with a load capacity of 5500 lbs. The manual pallet jack is composed of\u00a0a steel machine with a hydraulic pump, and the handle is operated by pumping it up and down. In operating the pallet truck, the two forks under the pallet to be moved should be positioned properly and then raising it off the floor through the jack. It is steered with the handle to take the load to its destination.<\/span>\r\n\r\nManual pallet jacks have single load wheels with entry and exit rollers, offering easy and efficient maneuverability for the operator. The design of manual pallet jacks allows it to have quiet operation and accurate steering control. Handles are in a curvilinear position, allowing for a large diameter hand grip. In addition to this, a neutral position is added, making the handle equipped with three different positions in total.\u00a0This pallet jack's durable structure is composed of a steel frame with high tensile strength and adjustable push-rods. Its wheels are made to have shock resistance and low rolling resistance.\r\n\r\nOptions and accessories for manual pallet jacks include various fork widths (20.5\" and 27\"), fork lengths (36\", 42\", and 48\"), steer wheels, parking brakes, and a load backrest.\r\n<h2><strong>Advantages and Disadvantages of the Manual Pallet Jack<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A manual pallet jack can easily fit in a back of a van because it is lightweight and has a small size. It is also low maintenance and has no electrical components. Repairs for this type of pallet jacks are quicker than electric pallet jacks and the parts are more accessible. Manual lift pallet jack is highly durable and easy to maintain over the long term. Having a basic design enables the manual pallet jack to fit various kinds of pallets. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main disadvantage for this type of pallet jack is that it cannot be used for moving load over long distances because it can cause operator fatigue. It is also not beneficial is the manual pallet jack is loaded anywhere near its load capacity. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is ideal for use in small spaces wherein lift height is not important. Examples of applications are in grocery store aisles, warehouses, forging and casting, and general manufacturing. <\/span>\r\n<h2><strong>Manufacturers of Manual Pallet Jacks<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<h3><b>Yale YA55-PT Series<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-311\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Manual-Pallet-Jack-Yale-300x205.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"205\" \/>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Model<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YA55-PT-20.5<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YA55-PT-27<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Load capacity (lbs)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5500<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5500<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Chassis Width (in)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20.5<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Weight (lbs)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">180<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">180<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Fork length (in)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\u00a0\r\n<h3><b>Blue Giant Manual Pallet Jacks<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Model<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPT-55<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPT-33-4W<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Four Way Pallet Truck<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FPT-55<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Load Capacity (lbs)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5500 <\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3300 <\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5500<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Chassis Width (in)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20.5 or 27<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Weight (lbs)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">165<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">220<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">180<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Fork Length (in)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Images<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-309 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Blue-Giant-FPT-55-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Manual Pallet Jack Blue Giant EPT-55\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\r\n<td>\u00a0<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-316 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Blue-Giant-EP-33-4W-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Manual Pallet Jack Blue Giant EP-33-4W\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\r\n<td><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-309 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Blue-Giant-FPT-55-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Manual Pallet Jack Blue Giant FPT-55\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\u00a0\r\n<h3><b>Crown PTH Series<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u200b\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Model<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scissor Lift<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Powered Scissor Lift<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Power<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manual<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manual<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manual\/ Electric<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Load capacity (kg)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2300 <\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1000 <\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1000 <\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Max lift height (mm)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 <\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">800 <\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">800 <\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Width (mm)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">450 - 685 <\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">540 <\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">540 <\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Fork Length (mm)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">795 - 1150 <\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1150<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1150<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Images<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td>\u00a0<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-308 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Crown-PTH-Series-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Pallet Jack Crown PTH Series Standard\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\r\n<td><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-307 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Crown-PTH-Series-Scissor-Lift-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Manual Pallet Jack Crown PTH Series Scissor Lift \" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\r\n<td>\u00a0<img class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-306\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Crown-PTH-Series-Powered-Scissor-Lift-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Manual Pallet Jacks Crown Powered Scissor Lift\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\u00a0\r\n<h3><b>Toyota<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Model<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HPT28U<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Load capacity (lbs)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5500<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Overall width (in)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Weight (lbs)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">167<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Fork length (in)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Image <\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><img class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Toyota-HPT28U-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Toyota HPT28U\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\u00a0\r\n<h3><b>Raymond<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u200b\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Model<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LCS55 <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unique Fork Frame Sizes<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LCM50\/ LCU50<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low\/ Ultra-Low Profile<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LCM4W\/ LCU4W <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-Way Entry\/ Low Profile<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LCS80\/ Heavy Duty Load Capacity<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Fork length (in)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36\/ 60\/ 72\/ 96<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Frame width (in)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18\/ 20 \u00bd \/ 27<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Load capacity (lbs)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5500<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5500<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5500<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8000<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Lowered fork height (in<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 or 1 \u00be <\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 or 1 \u00be <\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Images<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><img class=\"wp-image-304 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Raymond-LCS55.jpg\" alt=\"Manual Pallet Jacks Raymond LCS55 Unique Fork Frame Sizes\" width=\"520\" height=\"460\" \/><\/td>\r\n<td>\u00a0<img class=\"wp-image-303 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Raymond-LCM50-LCU50.jpg\" alt=\"Manual Pallet Jack Raymond LCM50\/ LCU50 Low\/ Ultra-Low Profile\" width=\"520\" height=\"460\" \/><\/td>\r\n<td>\u00a0<img class=\"wp-image-315 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Raymond-LCM4W.jpg\" alt=\"Raymond LCM4W\/ LCU4W 4-Way Entry\/ Low Profile\" width=\"520\" height=\"460\" \/><\/td>\r\n<td><img class=\"size-full wp-image-314 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Raymond-LCS80.jpg\" alt=\"Raymond LCS80\/ Heavy Duty Load Capacity\" width=\"520\" height=\"460\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\u200b\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Model<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RJ50N<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydraulic Pallet Truck<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RJ50P<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydraulic Hand Truck<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Fork length (in)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36\/ 42\/ 48<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36\/ 42\/ 48<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Frame width (in)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20.5 or 27<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20.5\/ 27<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Load capacity (lbs)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5500<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5500<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Images<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-313 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Raymond-RJ50N-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Manual Pallet Jack RJ50N Hydraulic Pallet Truck\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\r\n<td>\u00a0<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-312 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/05\/Raymond-RJ50P-150x150.png\" alt=\"Manual Pallet Jack RJ50P\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\u00a0\r\n<div class=\"f kv _SWb\">Sources:<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"f kv _SWb\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bluegiant.com\/\"><em><cite class=\"_Rm\">www.bluegiant.com\/<\/cite><\/em><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"f kv _SWb\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yale.com\/north-america\/en-us\/our-products\/pallet-trucks\/ya-55pt-hand-pallet-trucks\/\"><em>http:\/\/www.yale.com\/north-america\/en-us\/our-products\/pallet-trucks\/ya-55pt-hand-pallet-trucks\/<\/em><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"f kv _SWb\">\r\n<div class=\"action-menu ab_ctl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toyotaforklift.com\/forklifts\/hand-pallet-jack\"><em>https:\/\/www.toyotaforklift.com\/forklifts\/hand-pallet-jack\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"action-menu ab_ctl\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.crown.com\/content\/dam\/crown\/pdfs\/en-uk\/brochures\/pallet-truck-pth50-brochure-GB.pdf\"><em>http:\/\/www.crown.com\/content\/dam\/crown\/pdfs\/en-uk\/brochures\/pallet-truck-pth50-brochure-GB.pdf<\/em><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"action-menu ab_ctl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.raymondcorp.com\/lift-trucks\/hand-pallet-jacks\"><em>https:\/\/www.raymondcorp.com\/lift-trucks\/hand-pallet-jacks<\/em><\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>","_et_gb_content_width":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[8,50,7,25,20,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=72"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1095,"href":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72\/revisions\/1095"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=72"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=72"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=72"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}