Vestil PM5-2748-S Pallet Truck with Steel Wheels, 5500 lbs Capacity, 48 x 27 Fork

The Vestil PM5-2748-S pallet truck is a feature-rich solution for lifting and transporting pallets. This pallet jack is constructed with durable steel, making it resistant to wear and corrosion. The red powder-coated finish further enhances the truck's resilience, protecting it from scratches, chipping, fading, and other forms of wear.

The pallet truck's pump handle allows the user to raise the forks and maneuver the vehicle, swiveling to provide a 180-degree turning radius. The handle's loop design offers multiple grip positions for comfort and convenience, with a rubber coating providing a secure hold. A spring-loaded mechanism returns the handle to a vertical position when released. A trigger on the handle controls the release and lowering of the forks.

The articulating rear wheels swivel to enhance maneuverability, enabling the pallet truck to be used on uneven surfaces. Wheel covers help protect the components from dust. Adjustable push rods allow the height of each fork to be fine-tuned, accommodating potential imbalances. The tapered ends of the forks facilitate smooth loading and unloading of pallets.

This pallet truck has a substantial load capacity of 5,500 lb. and weighs 325 lb. It measures 27 x 48 inches (W x D), with a service range of 2-7/8 to 7-3/4 inches in height, reaching full lift with 12 handle strokes. Each fork measures 7 x 48 inches (W x D), and the front rollers have a 3-inch diameter.

Pallets are low platforms designed to support heavy loads, enabling their transport using pallet trucks or forklift trucks. These platforms can be constructed from various materials, including wood, polyethylene, steel, aluminum, cardboard, and others. Loads may be bundled and secured to the pallet using straps or stretch wrap. Four-way pallets can be lifted and moved from any side with a pallet truck or forklift.

Pallets may be color-coded to identify and segregate different types of loads or to indicate load capacity. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) recognizes six standard pallet sizes, with the most common in North America being 48 x 40 inches (W x D). Pallets without a bottom deck are called skids. These platforms are widely used in warehouses, stockrooms, manufacturing and shipping facilities, and other industrial environments.

Vestil, the manufacturer of the Vestil PM5-2748-S pallet truck, was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Angola, Indiana. The company specializes in materials handling equipment, including hoists, trolleys, jib and gantry cranes, loading dock equipment, and storage solutions.

The Vestil PM5-2748-S pallet truck features an ergonomic design, requiring only 75 pounds of pulling force when fully loaded. Its steering wheels are equipped with bearing dust covers for extended service life, and the nose wheels on the front edge of each fork assist in clean pallet entrance and exit. Additionally, the chrome-plated hydraulic pump piston contributes to the long seal life of the pallet truck.

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