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Selecting a suitable low-profile pallet truck

With low-profile pallet trucks you can pick up low-profile pallets, non-standard Euro pallets and one-way pallets from near floor level for horizontal transport. This is made possible thanks to the particularly low entry height of only 51 mm —a feature not found on standard hand pallet trucks. Infeed rollers make it easier to drive under the load. Some models also have a quick lift of up to 120 kg, allowing you to raise pallets off the floor in seconds.

This is achieved with just a few manual pump strokes via the ergonomic tiller and a high-performance hydraulic pump, which are designed for continuous use and are particularly hard-wearing. Lowering valves ensure that loads can be brought down smoothly and with precision The manoeuvrability of our low pallet trucks also increases efficiency when transporting particularly low goods. The load capacity of the manual models in our range is 1500 kg.

1. Buy low-profile pallet trucks with the right fork length

Product image no. 1: Jungheinrich AM 15l low-profile hand pallet truck, load capacity 1,500 kg, fork length 1,150 mm, solid rubber / nylon, tandem rollers

The standard fork length is 1150 mm for low-profile pallet jacks, and the fork carrying width is 540 mm. However, some models are available with forks in special lengths and special fork carrying widths, as required. This allows special pallets to be picked up and transported safely and effectively:

  • Short fork lengths of 795 and 950 mm: Accommodates unit loads such as cartons or boxes, display pallets, half pallets and quarter pallets (CHEP pallets).
  • Extra wide fork carrying width of 680 mm: Accommodates pallets with excess width or length, several pallets at the same time or for transverse pick-up of Euro pallets.



2. Select tyre material

All low pallet trucks at Jungheinrich PROFISHOP are equipped with two robust swivel wheels and fork rollers, designed for loads up to 1500 kg. In addition, low-profile pallet jacks are also available with tandem fork rollers. These double castors distribute the weight more effectively, especially in higher load ranges, and help prevent the wheels from breaking. We stock wheels and castors for low pallet jacks in different materials, each particularly suitable for different surfaces.

Please note: Due to the low ground clearance of these pallet trucks, a level, smooth surface is a prerequisite. Low-profile pallet trucks cannot be used on ramps.

Material Nylon Polyurethane
Rolling performance
  • low wear
  • hard and abrasion resistant
  • more susceptible to impact
  • high surface pressure
  • particularly flexible and resistant
  • shock-absorbent
  • low wear
  • highly resilient
  • long service life
Noise level
  • high running noise
  • quiet, low noise performance
Chemical resistance
  • resistant to acids and alkalis
  • oil and grease resistant
Temperature resistance
  • from -40°C to +90°C
  • from -20°C to +80°C
Rolling resistance
  • low rolling resistance
  • low rolling resistance
Floor marking
  • non-marking
  • non-marking
Best suited for
  • the food and chemical industry
  • smooth and even floors
  • frequent use on hard and sensitive floors

In the event of wear or to better adapt to different surfaces and operating conditions, the wheels can be easily replaced. For this purpose, we have various pallet truck wheels and rollers available in our online shop.

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