With pallet trucks from Jungheinrich, pallets and other goods can be lifted, transported and lowered quickly and easily. Our product selection includes manual and electric Jungheinrich pallet trucks as well as models for special applications. This buying guide will help you quickly find the right industrial truck for your needs.
1. The Jungheinrich pallet jacks available in our store
Jungheinrich hand pallet trucks
Jungheinrich electric pallet trucks
Jungheinrich scissor lift pallet trucks
Jungheinrich pallet trucks with weigh scales
Jungheinrich stainless steel pallet trucks
2. Buying a Jungheinrich pallet jack: what do you need to consider?
Before you buy a Jungheinrich pallet truck, you need to consider several important factors. A thorough benefit and function analysis will help you determine which features the industrial truck should have. By answering these questions, you can create a detailed requirements profile:
Where will the Jungheinrich pallet truck be used?
Which drive is required for travel and lift functions?
What is the maximum load weight to be carried?
What fork length and width are required for the load?
How intensively will the industrial truck be used?
Are long distances to be covered and if so, do you need a model with passenger drive?
Which tyres are suitable for the surfaces in your company warehouse?
Do you need special functions such as a quick lift, crawl speed button or a weighing function to work more efficiently?
Do you need help drawing up a requirements profile or would you like more information about Jungheinrich pallet jacks? You can reach our customer service via our contact form, who will also be happy to put you in touch with a specialist consultant – at your premises if you wish.
Selecting a suitable type of industrial truck for your needs
One of the most important selection criteria is the working environment in which the pallet truck is primarily to be used. This determines which type of model should be purchased and which performance parameters it must have:
Place of use
Details and examples
Suitable Jungheinrich pallet truck type
Dry indoor and outdoor areas
Details and examples
Indoor areas, e.g., in supermarkets, warehouses or sales rooms
Dry, level outdoor areas, e.g., in outdoor warehouses or delivery zones
Suitable Jungheinrich pallet truck type
Hand pallet trucks
Semi-electric pallet trucks
Fully electric pallet trucks
Indoor and outdoor areas with condensation
Details and examples
Damp environments, e.g., cold stores or greenhouses, fruit storage areas
Suitable Jungheinrich pallet truck type
Stainless steel pallet trucks
Models with hot-dip galvanising
Indoor areas with specific safety requirements
Details and examples
Areas with strict hygiene regulations, e.g., slaughterhouses, food processing plants or medical laboratories
Clean rooms
Explosive environments, e.g., in electrical engineering
Environments where corrosive chemicals are handled, e.g., in the production of cleaning materials or building materials
Suitable Jungheinrich pallet truck type
Stainless steel pallet trucks
Pallet trucks with antistatic steering wheel
Jungheinrich pallet truck with additional equipment for ex-zones
Indoor areas with limited turning and manoeuvring possibilities
In addition to Jungheinrich pallet trucks for the classic applications mentioned above, you will also find variants in our range that are suitable for special tasks:
Manual and electric models with special fork widths
Picking up long goods
Suitable model type
Manual and electric models with extra-long fork widths
Transport of sensitive or fragile goods
Suitable model type
Manual or electric models with a special lowering valve for particularly sensitive lowering
Choosing Jungheinrich pallet trucks with the right drive and lift functions
In our range of Jungheinrich pallet trucks you will find models with manual, semi-electric and electric drive functions. The electric models in particular offer a wide range of functions and ergonomic advantages. Fully electric pallet trucks reduce the physical strain on the operator to a minimum, so that you and your employees can work efficiently and in a back-friendly manner. Therefore, opt for a electrically powered Jungheinrich pallet truck if:
you regularly have to transport and lift high loads and
you often have to cover longer transport distances with the unit.
Manual pallet jacks from Jungheinrich also allow for a certain degree of ergonomic comfort: technical developments such as an optimised hydraulic system reduce the effort required for pumping, while chrome-plated axles, plain bushes on the wheels or smooth-running wheel bearings make it easier to start up, brake and manoeuvre in confined spaces.
Operation
Features
Applications
Manual drive
Features
Operated manually via the tiller for both travel and lifting
Powerful hydraulics support the lifting function
Applications
Ideally suited for short transport distances
Semi-electric drive
Features
Travel motions are electrically driven
Lifting is carried out via manual pumping of the tiller
Lowering via manually operated lowering valve
Applications
Suitable for longer transport distances
Fully electric drive
Features
Travel and lifting functions are operated electrically via the vehicle battery
Applications
Easy and efficient movement as well as lifting and lowering possible
Suitable for longer distances and frequent lifting work (depending on model)
Load capacity: important for safe loading and transport
You can tell whether a Jungheinrich pallet truck is suitable for lifting and transporting loads in your company by taking note of the load capacity indicated on the truck: this indicates the maximum load up to which the industrial truck may be loaded. Depending on the model and design, this can be up to 3000kg. To ensure you buy the right pallet jack, base your selection on the average weight of the loads to be transported regularly. If possible, also take peak loads into account – this way you can use the truck in a particularly flexible way if you need to. To ensure that an industrial truck is not overloaded, many of our models have an overload protection feature.
With Jungheinrich stacker trucks, a distinction is made between nominal load capacity and actual load capacity, depending on the lifting height. However, this does not need to be taken into account with pallet trucks, as long as the load centre distance is noted and the load is evenly distributed. An exception to this can be our Jungheinrich pallet truck models with extra-long forks.
In our store you can buy manual and electrically powered Jungheinrich pallet jacks with different fork lengths and fork widths. Loads that are regularly transported in your company should determine which fork variant is the most suitable. Standard-sized fork lengths and widths are ideal for transporting Euro pallets, mesh pallets and other loads of a similar size. However, if you want to move smaller pallets or goods in excess length with these machines, you should choose a model with special dimensions:
Load
Examples
Corresponding fork dimensions
Advantages
Standard
Examples
Euro pallets
· Mesh boxes
Corresponding fork dimensions
Standard fork length from 1150mm
Standard fork width from 520 to 540mm
Advantages
Versatile in use
Suitable for many load carriers in standard dimensions
Special small sizes
Examples
General cargo such as cartons or boxes
Display pallets
Half pallets
Quarter pallets (CHEP pallets)
Corresponding fork dimensions
Short forks between 800 and 1000mm
Advantages
High manoeuvrability, small turning radius
Ideal for use in narrow aisles
Suitable for transport in lorries or vans
Special large sizes
Examples
Pallets with excess width or length
Pick-up of several pallets at the same time
Transverse pick-up of Euro pallets
Corresponding fork dimensions
Extra-long forks from 1207 to 2400mm
Extra wide fork carrying width of 680mm
Advantages
Simultaneous pick-up of several pallets accelerates pallet handling
Please note: For Jungheinrich pallet trucks with extra-long forks, the load capacity may decrease as the fork length increases.
Intensity of use: how powerful should your Jungheinrich pallet truck be?
Depending on the model, the scope of performance of our Jungheinrich models determines
how often,
how many hours at a time,
and how intensively you should use the truck.
The maximum operating time is particularly decisive for our electric models. Depending on the design and battery type, the trucks are suitable for single-shift or two-shift operation:
Operating intensity
Operating hours per year
Pallets per hour
One-shift operation
Operating hours per year
Approx. 500 to 1000 operating hours per year: corresponds to light intensity of use.
Pallets per hour
Up to 15 pallets (electric hand pallet truck)
Up to 20 pallets (electric low-lift pallet truck)
Two-shift operation
Operating hours per year
Approx. 1000 to 1700 operating hours per year: corresponds to medium intensity of use.
Pallets per hour
Up to 30 pallets (Jungheinrich Performance series)
With Jungheinrich hand pallet trucks, the possible intensity of use is determined by the hydraulics or the installed hydraulic pump. Depending on the design and construction materials, the pump reaches a certain maximum number of lifting cycles before it shows wear. Depending on the model, between 3,500 (BASIC models from Jungheinrich) and 10,000 lifting cycles (with optimised Jungheinrich hydraulic system) are possible. In addition, the intensity of use is determined by the robustness and workmanship of the materials and components used.
In our online shop you can buy Jungheinrich industrial trucks with different tyre materials. Which wheel material is most suitable for your desired model depends on the operating and ambient conditions. Among other things, the following parameters must be taken into account:
Load-bearing capacity of the floor
Floor condition (paved/unpaved, degree of contamination, floor covering)
Floor slope
Noise level
Hygiene requirements
Starting and rolling resistance
Impact load
Environmental influences such as the presence of water, chemicals or oils
Ambient temperature
Electrical conductivity requirements
Choose the Jungheinrich pallet truck with tyres that correspond to the respective maximum load required for transport and area of application. We offer a range of tyres in the following materials:
Tyre material
Characteristics
Application
Polyurethane
Characteristics
Particularly flexible and resistant
Quiet, low-noise running
Shock-absorbing
Low wear
Highly resilient
Long service life
Low rolling resistance
Non-marking
Temperature resistant from -20°C to +80°C
Oil and grease resistant
Application
For frequent use on hard and sensitive floors
Nylon
Characteristics
High surface pressure
High running noise
More susceptible to impact
Low wear
Hard and abrasion resistant
Low rolling resistance
Non-chalking
Temperature resistant from -40°C to +90°C
Resistant to acids and alkalis
Application
In the food and chemical industry
On smooth and even floors
Only conditionally suitable on soft or pressure-sensitive floors (e.g., tiles)
Solid rubber
Characteristics
Good traction even on rough, uneven, damp and smooth floors
Good load distribution
Very smooth running
Not susceptible to impact
Particularly resistant
High elasticity
Temperature resistant from -5°C to +80°C
Higher running resistance
Slightly chalking
Application
For environments where smooth running is required, e.g., when loading goods at night
For applications requiring special grip, e.g., on uneven floors, for outdoor use in damp conditions or for use on ramps
Steel
Characteristics
Weather resistant
Extremely wear and pressure resistant
Low rolling resistance
Antistatic
Electrically conductive
Temperature resistant at -100°C to +300°C
Resistant to oils and greases
Application
Suitable for working environments in heavy industry
When choosing the right tyres, you should also consider the function of the individual wheel types:
Jungheinrich hand pallet trucks are usually equipped with two steering wheels and at least two fork rollers.
Electrically powered Jungheinrich pallet trucks have a 3-, 4- or 5-point chassis depending on the model. These can also have a drive wheel, support wheels and fork rollers.
For particularly high loads, fork wheels are also available as tandem models. The double castors distribute the weight better, which is why they are particularly suitable for use on uneven ground, transporting loads over speed humps and similar obstacles. They also ensure smooth running and additional stability when moving loads and reduce wear on the single wheels. In general, the following applies to all Jungheinrich models: smooth-running wheels and rollers ensure effort-saving use, while run-in rollers in the fork tip make it easier to enter and exit the pallet.
Below you will find further information about the different types of Jungheinrich pallet trucks available from our online store and their range of functions. Upon request, you can also get practical accessories from us or order your model with additional functions.
Jungheinrich hand pallet trucks
The basic technical principle of our Jungheinrich pallet jacks with a hand-hydraulic lift function has been around since 1929. These versatile industrial trucks, designed for the horizontal transport of pallets, transport boxes and wire mesh boxes, have added many functions in the meantime and are still among the transport classics in warehouses, logistics and trade. No wonder: Jungheinrich hand pallet trucks are easy to operate and uncomplicated in function, operation and maintenance.
The basic principle of their operation has always remained unchanged despite many innovations: hand pallet trucks consist of a fork with two prongs responsible for picking up a load and a steering tiller, with which the truck is manually steered and moved over short distances. Pumping the tiller several times activates the hydraulic pump and causes the fork to be lifted until the ground clearance necessary for transporting the load is reached. The load can be lowered again via a lever on the handle, which releases the hydraulic pump and lowers the fork back to ground level. Integrated wheels allow the pallet truck to be pulled or pushed as well as turned on the spot.
For heavy duty transport, models up to 3000kg are available
Fork length
Details
1150mm for standard models
Models with extra-long and extra-short forks also available
Optional equipment and accessories (model depending)
Details
Noise-reduction equipment
Lift truck dock
Antistatic steering wheel
Steel steering wheels and fork rollers
Parking brake
Driving and parking brake
Folding frame
Inox axles with grease nipple
Quick lift
Special painting according to RAL table
Application
Details
Transport and transfer of medium-heavy loads, goods and pallets can be moved from underneath
Mobile use
Can be used in indoor areas
Can also be used sporadically in dry outdoor areas
Advantages
Details
Low maintenance
Inexpensive to purchase and maintain
Annual UVV inspection not required
Can be used without forklift licence
Independent of power sources and batteries
Disadvantages
Details
High effort required for travel and lifting movements
Low handling speed: limited scope of performance
As special models among the manual hand pallet truck range, we also stock Jungheinrich flat pallet trucks. These models, also known as low-profile pallet trucks, make it possible to pick up special or customised pallets, non-standardised Euro pallets or one-way pallets close to the floor. These trucks have a particularly low entry height of approx. 51mm and a low fork height, which allow loads to be lifted and moved almost at floor level.
Please note: Due to the low entry height, Jungheinrich flat pallet trucks only have a very low ground clearance. The subfloors in your operating areas should therefore be level. The trucks cannot be used on ramps.
Electric pallet trucks from Jungheinrich are equipped with one or two electric motors, depending on the model. This allows loads to be lifted, transported and lowered faster and with less effort. Control is via the multifunction tiller head. A particularly compact design also enables manoeuvring in the smallest of spaces and is facilitated by the optional crawl speed button. Thanks to the electric drive, our electrically powered Jungheinrich pallet trucks can be moved more precisely and sensitively than manual industrial trucks.
You can buy electrically powered Jungheinrich pallet trucks from us as fully electric models: in this case, both the lifting and driving as well as the lowering functions are operated by an electric motor.
Depending on the model series, the truck motors are powered by a robust lead-gel or powerful lead-acid battery or are available as long-life Jungheinrich lithium-ion pallet trucks.
Jungheinrich electric low-platform trucks: strong support for warehousing and logistics
Our powerful and robust electric pallet trucks from Jungheinrich with all-electric operation are available as variants for both towbar-guided pedestrian operation and, on request, pedestrian operation with side seat or operator ride-on platform. Depending on the model series, you can use the Jungheinrich pallet truck for both light indoor applications and for demanding indoor and outdoor applications. Many models can also be used for truck-mounted applications.
All Jungheinrich battery-powered pallet trucks in our range always have a 5-point chassis to ensure the greatest possible driving and cornering stability. The drive wheel is positioned centrally under the towbar. The lateral support wheels prevent the truck from rocking on uneven ground.
Parameter
Details
Drive type
Details
Electric
Lifting type
Details
Electro-hydraulic
Load capacity
Details
1400–2000kg (Performance Series)
Fork length
Details
1150mm
Optional equipment and accessories (model depending)
Details
Ramp lift
Crawl speed button
Stroke pulse control
Curve control
Application
Details
Transport and transfer of under-ride pallets, unit loads, goods and transport boxes with high load weight
Suitable for transport in trucks (depending on model)
Advantages
Details
Can be used without a forklift licence
High handling speeds without operator fatigue
Low maintenance
Emission-free
Disadvantages
Details
Not designed for stacking operation
Models with lead-acid battery require a charging station and regular refilling of the battery with distilled water (wet cell battery)
Depending on the model, Jungheinrich Performance Series pallet trucks are available with a drive via a DC or three-phase motor and are powered either by powerful lead-acid, maintenance-free lead-gel batteries or innovative lithium-ion batteries. The industrial trucks are "refuelled" by charging the battery with a battery charger. Usually, all vehicles are equipped with an integrated charger for this purpose: this allows the battery to be charged at any 230 V socket. Depending on the battery type, certain specifications must be observed during the charging process. These are usually listed in the Jungheinrich pallet jack service manual of the individual vehicle.
Ergonomic and versatile: scissor lift trucks from Jungheinrich
Our scissor lift trucks combine the function of a lift truck with that of a mobile work table. The scissor mechanism allows the load to be lifted to a height of approx. 800mm: this makes it possible to work with goods or merchandise in a way that is back friendly. Jungheinrich scissor lift pallet trucks also make it easier to transfer goods from the raised forks to a workbench or production line. Manual trucks are raised by pumping the towbar (optionally with quick lift function) and electric scissor lift trucks are lifted via the electro-hydraulic function.
Optional equipment and accessories (model depending)
Details
Side support rollers
Overload valve
Antistatic steering wheel
Driving and parking brake
Special painting according to RAL table
Application
Details
Transfer of pallets, palletised goods, unit loads, goods and transport boxes at an ergonomic working height (also from shelves)
Can be used as a mobile worktable or packaging table
Stainless steel models can be used in hygienically sensitive areas and clean rooms
Advantages
Details
Can be used without forklift licence
Can be used as transport vehicle and mobile worktable at the same time
Enables ergonomic work individually for each employee
Disadvantages
Details
Manual models require high effort for transport and lifting
Low handling speed
Stainless steel pallet trucks from Jungheinrich
Our stainless steel Jungheinrich pallet trucks are particularly durable, corrosion-resistant and insensitive to moisture, acids, alkalis or aggressive gases. We offer models made of resistant plain steel with hot-dip galvanising (electroplating) as well as pure stainless steel. The hot-dip galvanisation on the steel models protects the surface from corrosion and allows the truck to be cleaned hygienically, even with high-pressure cleaners.
Their smooth surface also prevents the build-up of dirt and contamination: as a result, Jungheinrich stainless steel pallet trucks meet the highest hygiene standards and are ideal for businesses where hazardous materials are handled or strict hygiene regulations must be observed. These include laboratories, cold stores, slaughterhouses, food operations, and pharmaceutical or chemical plants. Equipped with additional equipment, steel pallet trucks can also be used in ESD or ATEX zones.
Jungheinrich pallet trucks with weigh scales combine the functions of weighing and transporting in one device. The scales integrated into the industrial truck are also suitable for determining and checking the shipping weight of goods and merchandise. Depending on the model, these Jungheinrich pallet jacks feature scales with 1-5kg display increments or precision scales with multiple weighing cells that can determine weights with an accuracy of 0.1-0.5% deviation. The scales are equipped with practical functions such as tare input, zero correction, the possibility to add a sequence number and other similar functions, depending on the model.
Which hydraulic oil is suitable for Jungheinrich pallet trucks?
Ideally, you should use the oil types recommended in the service manual that comes with your Jungheinrich pallet jack. In most cases, these are the hydraulic oils HLP32 or HLP46. Both are characterized by a high performance level, good viscosity-temperature behaviour, reliable corrosion protection and a long service life.
Pallet truck hydraulic oil must be changed regularly, otherwise impurities can affect oil pressure and the overall performance of the equipment, causing the truck to react slowly or imprecisely.
How often should Jungheinrich pallet trucks be inspected?
Both electric and hand pallet trucks from Jungheinrich must be inspected at least once a year. For some models, this is a legal requirement that must be carried out in accordance with LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) and be inspected under PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations). A short operational test must also be carried out every day. This includes:
a visual inspection for externally visible damage or leaks
drive and braking test
checking the hydraulics and oil level
observation of driving behaviour, especially during cornering and turning manoeuvres
What maintenance tasks must be performed on Jungheinrich pallet trucks?
To ensure that both manual and electric models can be used safely and efficiently, regular maintenance should be carried out on the pallet truck, regardless of model type. This should only be carried out by appropriately qualified and authorised personnel. In most cases, these are trained employees, however external specialists from outside the company can also be brought in to check the equipment for defects that could endanger occupational safety. The following components, among others, should be checked for damage, wear or corrosion: