Looking for a pallet truck that could save you time and money? Pallet Trucks UK has the answer – their vast range of weigh scale pallet trucks can help businesses trim their budgets and make better use of their time by enabling mobile weighing. Never again will operators need to drag their pallets to a stationary weighing area; instead, a pallet truck with built-in scales offers a portable weighing station at all times.

If you’re a trader selling goods ‘by weight’, you’re legally required to ensure that your scales are trade or EC approved. All of the trucks at Pallet Truck Shop have the correct approvals and accreditations to ensure full compliance with all legislation – and to ensure that weighing results are as accurate as possible.

The HP-ESE20-D, for example, is a hand pallet truck that features an integrated load indication system. With an LCD indicator by the handle, operators can weigh the load that the truck is carrying easily, with manual zero correction and simple and fast incoming weight control. Pallets on this truck must be lifted to the reference height before they’re weighed, and the truck also comes with a built-in spirit level to notify the operator when they should take a reading. Available for just £238.80, VAT included, this entry-level weigh scale truck is ideal for the cost-conscious business that wants to start taking advantage of mobile weighing capabilities.

Then there’s the Eoslift Wide Weighing Scale Pallet Truck – a truck a few steps up the spectrum compared to the more basic model. With a 2000kg capacity and a weighing facility that provides readings in steps of just 1kg, this highly accurate truck is a must-buy for businesses where the slightest fluctuation in weight can have an impact. The forks of this truck are slightly wider, making them the ideal size for GKN blue pallets and other larger sizes. Available for £1,170.00, VAT included, this truck is for the power weighers; the businesses that have already made strides in mobile weighing and want to boost productivity even further by adding to the fleet.

Phil Chesworth, Managing Director of Pallet Trucks UK, says, “Weighing scale pallet trucks can help save businesses time and money, by ensuring that their truck operators don’t waste time waiting around at stationary weighing points. Instead, they boost overall productivity by making it possible to weigh loads while they’re on the truck itself. Our comprehensive range offers something for everyone – from trucks with printers to trucks with wider forks. If you think you’re in need of a weigh scale solution like this, get in touch with our team today.

Pallet Trucks UK is a leader in providing manual handling equipment to businesses all over the country, and it’s once more proven it’s the go-to provider for all things ‘pallet trucks’, with a comprehensive range of mini trucks that are ideal for those with smaller lifting needs.

The smaller trucks have been specifically designed for businesses that may not have a need for a full-sized pallet truck. Van drivers, businesses which offer call-out services, and even construction sites with particularly tight corners have all made use of the trucks, which have all the durability of the larger models.

Phil Chesworth, Managing Director of Pallet Trucks UK, says, “Our great range of mini pallet trucks is ideal for those who can’t quite justify buying a full-sized truck, or perhaps for the business that specifically needs an agile, nippy truck to complement their existing fleet. At Pallet Trucks UK, we strive to ensure we cater to everyone – and our collection of mini pallet trucks is testament to that commitment.

Pallet Trucks UK’s range of galvanized and stainless steel pallet trucks are set to be in high demand throughout 2015 – especially in the pharmaceuticals industry, where it’s been predicted that the coming year will be another year of huge growth.

Approvals of new drugs soared to record levels in 2014, and many experts believe that 2015 will smash yet more records. For pharmaceutical environments, where cleanliness and sterility is crucial, galvanized and stainless steel pallet trucks are an excellent solution – and Pallet Trucks UK has a comprehensive range to choose from. Incredibly hardwearing and durable, the trucks can withstand freezing temperatures and the kind of harsh chemicals which are used to sterilise equipment, making them the perfect choice for pharmaceutical plants and other medical facilities.

Phil Chesworth, Managing Director of Pallet Trucks UK, says, “Stainless steel and galvanized hand pallet trucks are renowned for their ability to withstand almost anything without so much as a scratch. From abrasive cleaning products to freezing or incredibly hot temperatures, the trucks can hard as nails, and are the ideal for use in environments where they’ll undergo daily deep-cleans and intensive wash-downs.

Pallet Trucks UK have announced the addition of two new trucks to their existing range of manual handling equipment – enhancing their position as one of the UK’s top suppliers of pallet trucks. The two brand new ‘easy roller’ pallet trucks are set to offer increased variety for businesses in need of a manual handling solution which balances productivity with safety, and are sure to be a hit in warehouses, factories, distribution centres and other industrial settings across the country.

The two models cleverly incorporate a foot lever, which can drive the truck forwards and make life easier for operators. The traditional pump action of the handle is used to rotate and drive the rear wheels of the truck, massively reducing the initial force needed to make the pallet truck move. Starting the movement of a very heavy load can be tough for those operating a fully-loaded pallet truck – too little force gets them nowhere, but too much force can see accidents when trucks become out of control. The brand new trucks make it easier to kick-start the initial movement, reducing the risk of accidents and boosting control for the operator.

Phil Chesworth, Managing Director of Pallet Trucks UK, says, “We scour the world in order to find the best quality pallet trucks for sale to our customers, not least with the addition of our ERA25-A and ERA25-B trucks. Prioritising operator health and safety without compromising on productivity, the trucks are an excellent addition to our ever-growing collection. We can now confidently say that we have a stock of pallet trucks to rival anyone in the country, and we’re one of the prime destinations for buyers looking to expand their fleet.

New Year will be upon is faster than you can say ‘Auld Lang Syne’ – and businesses across the UK will be hunting for great deals on equipment, resources and tools that will help them to maximise their profits in 2015. Pallet Trucks UK is a leading supplier of pallet trucks and manual handling equipment to businesses across the UK, and its wide collection of featured products represent wonderful bargains and savings on some of the most high-quality models available on the market.

Phil Chesworth, Managing Director of Pallet Trucks UK, says, “With bank balances booming after the Christmas rush, New Year is a great time for businesses to stock up on new equipment, ready for the year ahead. At Pallet Trucks UK, we offer a comprehensive collection of pallet trucks, manual stackers, high-lift pallet trucks and aerial work platforms, all competitively priced – and we’re encouraging businesses to snap up a bargain to kick-start 2015 and make sure they enjoy a productive year.

Renowned for its fantastic range of lifting equipment, Pallet Trucks UK is a company well versed in providing manual handling solutions to a multitude of businesses. Now the Midlands-based company is urging businesses to ask themselves a question: do you need to utilise semi-electric trucks?

While many businesses opt for manually operated trucks like hand pallet trucks and sack trucks, the increasing pressure across various industries to fulfil orders and carry out tasks quickly is seeing many turn to electrical power to speed up their operations. Pallet Trucks UK has a selection of two sturdy semi-electric high-lift pallet trucks that can help save time, money and ensure employee safety across the entire workplace – a no-brainer for businesses across the country.

Phil Chesworth, Managing Director of Pallet Trucks UK, says, “Manual hand pallet trucks are highly versatile and very useful, but sometimes workplaces need a little extra power on their side. The semi-electric high-lift trucks we have on offer at Pallet Trucks UK are a prime example of a piece of apparatus speeding up processes and ensuring boosting productivity for employees on factory floors or on production lines. As with all of our products here at Pallet Trucks UK, quality is assured, and we’ve seen these units totally revolutionise the working processes of many workplaces across the UK.

Frequently asked questions

Here is a list of some of the most frequenty asked questions about our products

Where areas do you ship to?
The website accepts orders for shipment to UK Mainland, Industrial Scotland and The Scottish Highlands – we reserve the right to cancel any internet order which falls outside of the standards zones. For any other areas such as Dublin, EIRE, Isles of Scilly, Scottish Isles, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland – please phone us for a carriage quote – or alternatively, you are welcome to arrange collection from our warehouse.

Do you offer any warranties?
Please contact us for further details. Many of our products carry a return to base warranty, but the warranty does not extend to areas outside the standard delivery zones mentioned above.

How long does delivery take after despatch?
Most items are sent on a standard service (normally next day delivery), but some items maybe sent on a 2-3 day service – please contact us if you have an urgent requirement.

How long does it take for despatch?
Unless stated otherwise items are normally in stock, subject to prior sale. We therefore endeavour to despatch the same or next working day.

The appetite for investment in the manufacturing industry is growing rapidly, and Pallet Trucks UK are waiting in the wings to offer many companies all over the country the high-quality equipment and apparatus they need to get their business back on the road to success. A barometer survey by the Guardian, which polled 864 SMEs in manufacturing, found that 85% of companies were planning to spend on capital equipment in the next year, with the average spend ranking at £121,000 per manufacturer.

Though the response to more investment is lukewarm at the moment, many experts are predicting if sales continue to increase as they have for the last fifteen months, confidence will return to the market and manufacturing companies will be more likely to invest. Pallet Trucks UK are one of the country’s leading suppliers of pallet trucks and other manual handling equipment that is vital to the manufacturing industry, and the news is not unexpected for the team there, who have tracked the sector closely through recession and subsequent recovery.

Phil Chesworth, Managing Director of Pallet Trucks UK, says, “We have seen various different trends emerge during the recession and the months after it, and now we can confidently say that there has been a surge in the number of businesses in the manufacturing industry that are investing in new equipment. Whether the desire is to buy new products that will help improve quality and efficiency, or whether a business is trying to increase the volume of goods they can produce and deliver, the recovering economy is giving businesses a reason to invest for the first time in half a decade, and we are ready and waiting for new businesses that want to browse our products and invest in our high-quality range.

The website accepts orders for shipment to UK Mainland, Industrial Scotland and The Scottish Highlands – we reserve the right to cancel any internet order which falls outside of the standards zones. For any other areas such as Dublin, EIRE, Isles of Scilly, Scottish Isles, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland – please phone us for a carriage quote – or alternatively, you are welcome to arrange collection from our warehouse.

Every effort will be made to deliver on time, but any delivery day specified is a best estimate and no liability is accepted for any loss arising from delay or error in the delivery of goods. All deliveries will be charged at the prevailing rates applying at the date of such delivery.
Claims arising from damages, delay or partial loss in transit must be made in writing to us, so as to reach us within 5 days of receipt of goods.

All claims with regard to the quality or quantity of the goods shall be made in writing to us so as to reach us within 5 days of receipt of goods, or such goods shall be deemed to comply as to quality and quantity within the terms of the contract.

You must examine all goods delivered at the time of delivery. We shall not be liable for any loss arising from damage caused to the goods in transit unless loss or damage is noted on the delivery note at the time of delivery.

If the Customer establishes that any of the goods have not been delivered, have been delivered damaged, are not of the correct quantity, or do not comply with their description, the supplier shall at its option replace with similar goods, any of the goods which are missing, lost or damaged, or do not comply with their description, allow the customer credit for their invoice value, or repair any damaged Goods.

If the Customer establishes that any of the goods are defective the supplier shall at its option replace with similar goods or repair any defective goods, allow the customer credit for their invoice value or to the extent that the goods are not to specification, assign to the customer (so far as the supplier is able to do so) any warranties given by the manufacturer of the goods.

Claims in respect of non-delivery must be made in writing so as to reach us within 4 days from receipt of our invoice.

A delivery charge will be made for each truck unless the truck is collected from our warehouse.

A fee of £10 will be charged in addition to the standard delivery charge for home address deliveries. We reserve the right to reverse transactions to home addresses for security reasons.

An additional charge of £20 will be made for attempted / refused delivery and / or an aborted collection. (To avoid this charge, please ensure someone is at the delivery location to receive your order)

Many of the items we sell are heavy freight items and you will need a forklift truck in order to unload the items from the delivery vehicle. If you do not have use of a forklift truck, then it is important that you tell us, so we can request your goods be delivered on a vehicle with a tail lift. Requesting a tail lift vehicle does not increase the carriage charge, however, it may require an extended delivery time.

There has been some great news for business owners this week, and especially those in industrial and manufacturing sectors, as the 2014 Budget saw the announcement of tax breaks designed to help businesses purchase new equipment. The new rules were at the centre of the government’s financial plans, which are aimed to significantly improve the UK’s declining success in selling goods to the overseas market.

Pallet Trucks UK is one of the manual handling equipment providers that will be leading the way in assisting businesses by providing fantastic machinery and hand-operated equipment, now at more affordable prices than ever thanks to a range of tax cuts and investment allowances from the government.

A twofold increase in the tax-free annual investment allowance will offer a great boost to businesses, bringing the limit to £500,000 and encouraging more of them to invest in good-quality, reliable machinery and equipment to help the growth and sustained efficiency of a business. Businesses will improve their ability to conduct foreign trade, and will be able to serve a broader range of more domestic clients. With emerging economies like Brazil, India and China, the potential for foreign trade is bigger than ever, and the government are giving the British economy the boost it needs to win these valuable overseas contracts.

Phil Chesworth, Managing Director of Pallet Trucks UK, a leading supplier of hand pallet trucks, lift tables, aerial work platforms and other manual handling apparatus, says, “It’s fantastic news that the government has increased this tax-free allowance to encourage investment, especially when it comes to the equipment used across the UK. Now more businesses will be better equipped to handle not only their incoming orders from Britain, but will also be in a prime position to win lucrative foreign contracts in some of the world’s burgeoning economies.