Electric pallet trucks

Electric pallet trucks, also known as electric pump trucks and electric pallet jacks make transporting heavy loads much easier. These industrial trucks not only save energy and relieve strain on the back and joints but, thanks to their compact design, also offer high flexibility in small spaces. Find the right powered pallet truck for your needs with our buying guide.

1. What are the main features of an electric pallet truck?

An electric powered pallet truck allows you to pick up and transport heavy loads ergonomically and effortlessly. There are two basic versions of electric pallet trucks to buy in our online shop:

Electric pallet truck design / features	Electric hand pallet truck	Electric pallet jack
Drive	= fully electric: Driving functions are operated by an electric motor The load is lifted and lowered manually	= fully electric: The drive, lift, and lowering function are operated by an electric motor All functions can be controlled via the control elements on the tiller
Benefits	Cost-effective alternative to manual hand pallet trucks Can be used without a forklift license High handling speeds without operator fatigue Low maintenance Emission-free	More compact and robust than semi-electric pallet truck models or fully electric hand pallet trucks Can be used without a forklift license High handling speeds without operator fatigue Some models can also be transported by truck Low maintenance Emission-free
Disadvantages	Not suitable for multi-shift operation or continuous use	Models with lead-acid batteries require a charging station and regular refilling with demineralised water (wet cell batteries need periodic maintenance)

Much like with hand pallet trucks, the centre of gravity of an electric pallet jack is in the middle of the wheelbase. This means that these industrial trucks do not need a counterweight. Electric powered pallet trucks are also narrower than other trucks, making them ideal for confined spaces.

At Jungheinrich PROFISHOP, electric pallet lift trucks are available with either a DC or a three-phase motor drive. They’re powered by one of three battery types: lead-acid batteries, maintenance-free lead-gel batteries, or innovative lithium-ion batteries.

Many models – such as our efficient lithium-ion pallet trucks or our lead-acid battery-powered electric pallet trucks – include an integrated charger for convenient battery charging. For operations with regular lifting and transport work, purchasing a spare battery will be highly beneficial. This allows one battery to remain in operation while the other is charging externally.

To ensure safe operation, our electric pallet trucks include the following safety features, depending on the specific version:

• long, low-set towbar ensures a safe distance between the operator and vehicle
• a steel drive wheel cover protects against foot injuries
• drive-up safety button
• emergency stop button
• crawl speed button for safe manoeuvring of the vehicle with the tiller raised in the tightest spaces

2. These electric pallet trucks will make your work easier

At Jungheinrich PROFISHOP we stock electric pallet trucks in various designs. Along with electric hand pallet trucks with fully electric equipment, our range includes powerful premium devices for intensive continuous use. All our models are suitable for indoor operation and outdoor use in dry weather conditions. Additionally, all our electric walk-behind pallet trucks can handle light rain outdoors. Here’s an overview of our electric pallet truck range:

Electric pallet truck model / parameters	Electric pallet truck with fully electric drive	Jungheinrich EJE-M series electric pallet truck	Jungheinrich Professional series electric pallet trucks
Model	PTE 1.5 PTE 1.6 AME 15	EJE M13 EJE M15	EJE 114 EJE 116 EJE 118 EJE 120
Lift type	Electro-hydraulic	Electro-hydraulic	Electro-hydraulic
Load capacity	1500 to 1600 kg	1300 to 1500 kg	EJE 114: up to 1400 kg EJE 116: up to 1600 kg EJE 118: up to 1800 kg EJE 120: up to 2000 kg
Fork lengths and fork carrying widths	Standard fork lengths (1150 mm) Extra-short fork lengths (800, 1000 and 1100 mm) Standard fork width up to 540 mm	Standard fork lengths (1150 mm) Short fork length (1000 mm) Standard fork width 550 mm	Available fork lengths 800–2400 mm Standard fork widths 513 and 535 mm
Special equipment and accessories	Exchangeable/spare battery available Side support rollers for optimum driving and cornering stability (for PTE 1.5)	Optional pallet trucks with scales	Sprung, low-noise support wheels (ProTracLink) for optimum distribution of support force Can be ordered with scales Cold store equipment available on request Extensive special construction options available on request
Operating time per battery charge	PTE 1.5: 4–4.5 h PTE 1.6: 3–3.5 h AME 16: 3–3.5 h	4-4.5h	6-7h
Operating time / operating hours	Ø operating time per day: 2-3 hours designed for max. r 800 operating hours per year	Ø operating time per day: 2-3 hours designed for max. 800 operating hours per year	Ø operating time per day: 5-6 hours designed for max. 1200 operating hours per year
Gradient	PTE 1.5: with load: 4 % without load: 16 % PTE 1.6 and AME 16: with load: 8 % without load: 16 %	With load: 6 % Without load: 16%	With load: 20 % Without load: 8 %
Field of application	Indoor operation or outdoor use in dry weather conditions Some models also suitable for outdoor use in light rain	Indoor operation or outdoor use in dry weather conditions Some models also suitable for outdoor use in light rain	Indoor operation or outdoor use in dry weather conditions Some models also suitable for outdoor use in light rain
Intensity of use	Light intensity of use Suitable for short distances	Ideal for medium intensity use	High intensity of use Also suitable for multi-shift operation
Cold storage possible?	✔	×	✔
Truck pick-up?	✔	✔	✔

Electric hand pallet trucks

Electric hand pallet trucks with fully electric equipment are your reliable entry-level models for pedestrian operation. They’re suitable for light-duty use over short distances and can be used either exclusively indoors or both indoors and outdoors in dry conditions, depending on the model. Compared to manual hand pallet trucks, these electric models offer significant ergonomic and efficiency benefits. Thanks to lithium-ion technology, they are almost as light and just as manoeuvrable as manual hand pallet trucks.

The key advantage is effortless operation – due to their electric drive, you don’t have to exert any muscle power to manoeuvre these trucks, you simply use the multifunction tiller handle to activate the drive and lift functions. The electric motor handles lifting, while lowering can be either electric or manual-hydraulic, depending on the model.

Some models offered at Jungheinrich PROFISHOP have an LC display that shows the most essential information, such as battery charge level, operating hours, and the crawl speed mode status.

Electric pallet jack

Our powered pump trucks with fully electric operation are available in two configurations: tiller-guided pedestrian operation and rider operation with side seat or driver's stand-on platform (available on request). Depending on the model, these premium trucks are suitable for light indoor applications and for more demanding indoor and outdoor applications. Most models can also be transported in trucks.

Electric pallet trucks feature a 5-point chassis to ensure for maximum driving and cornering stability. The centrally positioned drive wheel sits under the handle, while side-mounted support rollers prevent the truck from rocking on uneven ground.

Compared to our electric hand pallet trucks, the all-electric trucks are more robust and powerful.

You can also get two special versions of the electric pallet trucks from us via a customer service request.

Heavy-duty electric pallet trucks

These electric pallet trucks for heavy loads are the heavyweights of our range, weighing over 400kg. They easily transport loads of up to 3.5 tonnes. The powerful drive technology and efficient lithium-ion battery deliver high performance even over longer distances. Even when fully loaded, these trucks remain smooth and easy to manoeuvre.

• For lifting loads from 3,000 to 3,500 kg
• Indoor operation
• Recommended for short and medium transport distances
• Overcomes thresholds, smaller obstacles, and slight inclines (less than 5%)
• Heavy load handling is possible

Electric pallet trucks in non-standard sizes

Electric pallet trucks in non-standard sizes can transport oversized loads and carriers that exceed standard Euro pallet dimensions. Their extra-wide and long forks even allow these electric pallet trucks to pick up loads crossways.

• Fork lengths and widths in special sizes
• Indoor operation
• Recommended for short and medium transport distances
• Overcomes thresholds, smaller obstacles, and slight inclines up to 20% (model-dependent and without load)
• Wide or long load handling is possible

3. How to find the correct electric pallet truck

Electric pallet trucks are extremely versatile. Depending on the model, they can be used as industrial trucks in storage and sales rooms, for loading and unloading trucks, and for goods delivery right to the front door. The following questions will help you run a benefit and function analysis and find the right type of electric pallet truck to buy for your needs:

• Where will you use the electrically powered pallet truck?
• Is a semi-electric pallet truck or fully electric model required?
• What is the maximum load weight to be carried?
• What fork length and width are required?
• With what intensity will you use your electric powered pallet truck?
• Will you cover long distances with the truck and do you therefore need a model with passenger operation?
• Which tyre configuration is suitable for the surfaces that you will be traversing?
• Are special functions like battery change systems, creep speed buttons, CurveCONTROL, ProTracLink, integrated weighing system or PIN code access needed to work more efficiently?

4. Consider the place of use

At Jungheinrich PROFISHOP we stock electric pallet jacks designed for various applications and environments:

5. Determine the drive

Our electric pedestrian pallet trucks are fully electric and can lift and move loads without the need for physical exertion at the touch of a button. The electric lift motor moves the fork tines up and down - no muscle power needed. This makes these models ideal for power-saving and ergonomic load handling, short distances and frequent use (depending on model).

The drive motors on the fully electric pallet trucks can be divided into two types:

6. Buy electric pallet trucks with sufficient load capacity

The maximum load that an electric pallet truck can transport plays an important role in a purchase decision. Consider both the average weight of the loads to be transported regularly, as well as expected peak loads when selecting your model.

You can tell whether the model is suitable for your typical loads by the load capacity or rated load (for electric pallet trucks) of the device. Our electric pallet trucks handle loads up to 2000 kg. For heavy-duty transport, we also offer models with a maximum rated load of 3500 kg on request. To prevent the electric pallet trucks from being overloaded, many of our models have an overload protection. Many models include overload protection to prevent unsafe operation.

7. Fork lengths and widths that suit your goods

Electrically powered pump trucks can be used to pick up and transport palletised goods, wire mesh boxes and other loads that contain suitable entry pockets for forks. Choose an industrial truck with the appropriate fork lengths and fork widths depending on the types of loads that require transporting. You will find the following designs in our range:

8. Battery size and type

Regardless of whether you have a semi-electric pallet truck or fully electric equipment, our electric pallet trucks are powered by a rechargeable battery or a rechargeable battery pack. The batteries and packs can be recharged at a 230 V socket via integrated or external electric pallet truck chargers. The following battery and battery pack types are available from us:

9. Intensity of use

Choose an electric pallet truck that matches your planned usage intensity – how often, how long and how demanding your operations are. For multi-shift operation, an electric tiller pallet truck battery type is less important than battery capacity and motor performance. The key factors to keep in mind are whether the battery capacity is designed for extended use and whether the lift and drive motors are suitable for intensive operation.

The following describes the time span over which an electric pallet truck can be used in single, double or triple shift operation:

• One-shift operation: corresponds to a light intensity of use approx. 500 to 1,000 operating hours per year.
• Two-shift operation: corresponds to a medium operating intensity of use of approx. 1,000 to 1,700 operating hours per year.
• Three-shift operation: corresponds to an intensive intensity of use of more than 1,700 operating hours per year.

The Jungheinrich Professional series electric pallet trucks are the only ones designed for multi-shift operation.

10. Select tyre configurations and rollers that suit your work surface

Depending on the model, electric lift trucks have a 3, 4 or 5-point chassis, which (depending on the design) has a drive wheel, support wheels, and fork rollers. For particularly high loads, the fork rollers are also offered in a tandem version.

Double castors distribute the weight more effectively, making them particularly suitable for use on uneven ground and when negotiating speed humps. This improves stability when moving loads and reduces wear on the individual castors. Smooth-running wheels and rollers reduce operating effort, while run-in rollers in the fork tip also make pallet insertion and removal easier.

To ensure that the wheels for your electric pallet truck match the planned transport tasks and surfaces in your company, you can get the relevant castors and wheels for pallet trucks directly from us. Here, you will find suitable fork and swivel castors as well as replacement wheels for electric pallet trucks made from the following materials:

11. Passenger or ride-on model

Our electric pallet trucks are available in pedestrian, rider and combination models. Choose your model based on the average distance you need to cover in your warehouse or production areas:

• Pedestrian operation: These electric pallet jacks are operated with a tiller, which means that the operator walks alongside or behind the truck to control it. The tiller is long and low-set, which ensures that there is sufficient safety distance between the vehicle frame and the operator. Steering is controlled by swivelling the tiller, which moves the drive wheel in the desired direction of travel. Pedestrian models are ideal for use on shorter transport routes.
• Ride-on operation: In contrast, ride-on models allow you to ride on a permanently integrated driver's stand or driver's seat. This allows you to handle goods transport on long transport routes without fatigue. These models are equipped with a short tiller. Electric pallet trucks in rider operation are available on request.
• Combined pedestrian or rider operation: These pallet trucks have a short tiller. All steering and operating functions are performed either alongside or riding on, thanks to the foldable driver's platform. These models are available on request.

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