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The world of pallet trucks can seem confusing – but with PalletTrucksUK, it doesn’t have to be. The experts in all things materials handling has offered business leaders and managers advice on choosing the correct pallet truck to suit their needs.

With so many options available, it’s all about planning ahead – according to the experts. Thinking about what companies will need not just in the immediate, but the future, will ensure they choose the ideal pallet truck for them. Whether it be plans to expand, increase their offering, or indeed change direction, looking to the future will ensure the pallet truck/s they choose will serve them well for years to come.

When it comes to picking the correct model for the job in hand however, it can be more complex. Regular hand pallet trucks are the most universal model and can aid with moving items swiftly from one point to another. A staple in workplaces all over the world, they make light work of manoeuvring heavy and large objects.

Wide hand pallet trucks on the other hand may look just like traditional pallet trucks, but they provide much more stability for larger items. Designed with larger pallets in mind, they are tough and robust for workplaces that handle large items.

Phil Chesworth, Managing Director of PalletTrucksUK, said, “There’s a common misconception that pallet trucks are all the same, but this is simply not the case. Pallet trucks are designed to make life infinitely easier, and with that comes options in order to meet unique requirements. It really is all about being armed with knowledge.”

Heavy duty hand pallet trucks are another variant. Designed for heavy items, they are smooth and quiet, ensuring items are stable at all times – and of course are able to be moved with ease.

Long pallet trucks are not as common as the above, but are often missed by those companies who don’t invest in one. Longer than traditional pallet trucks, they make it easy to move long items, such as leisure equipment and other machinery – without fear of damage or injury.

Other models include, mini pallet trucks, pallet trucks with a brake, and easy roller pallet trucks. “All coming with their own unique benefits, it really is down to leaders to think about that they need, why, and of course when, to ensure they are prepared,” added Phil.

For businesses that don’t have a lot of space, doesn’t have the workload to justify splashing out on a full-size pallet truck, or are simply starting out in the business world, mini pallet trucks can hold all the answers, according to PalletTrucksUK.

The company, which has been supplying pallet trucks of all sizes for decades, has highlighted how mini pallet trucks can pack maximum punch in the workplace.

Designed specifically for use with smaller loads and in small spaces, mini pallet trucks perform just like their full-size counterparts, with the same robust structure and simple design, but obviously come in cheaper than their larger relatives. However the biggest draw to mini pallet trucks is their robust nature, designed to carry small, but heavy loads.

Phil Chesworth, Managing Director at PalletTrucksUK, said, “Mini pallet trucks are often considered inferior to full-size pallet trucks, as many think that they’re less robust or strong. However this couldn’t be further from the truth. These trucks have been specifically designed to be just as tough as larger trucks, just requiring less space to store and manoeuvre – while of course minimising the chances unnecessary money being spent.”

It’s been well-documented that the use of pallet trucks is on the rise. With online shopping now more popular than ever and consumers expecting their deliveries within hours sometimes, pallet trucks have proven to be a handy help for busy businesses needing to fulfil orders. And there’s no reason mini pallet trucks can’t fit into this gap, too.

Not scrimping on quality, mini pallet trucks offer up impressive stats. The ones available on the PalletTrucksUK website for example can hold and manoeuvre 2500kg of stock at a time. Offering up much stronger credentials than the average human worker, these pallet trucks can make work processes much faster, and as a result, drive forward the bottom line – without costing a fortune or getting in the way in small spaces.