{"product_id":"vestil-ergonomic-power-assist-pallet-trucks-pm5","title":"Vestil Ergonomic Power Assist Pallet Truck (PM5)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePower Assist Pallet Jacks for Ergonomic Heavy Load Movement\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eVestil Ergonomic Power Assist Pallet Trucks are designed to help operators move heavy palletized loads with less physical effort, making them an ideal solution for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, retail stockrooms, shipping departments, and other material handling environments. Built to improve productivity while reducing worker strain, these manual pallet trucks feature an innovative power assist function that helps initiate backwards travel through controlled handle movement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDesigned to Reduce Operator Effort\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting and maneuvering a fully loaded pallet truck is often the most physically demanding part of the job. This product family is engineered to minimize that challenge by reducing the force required to move heavy loads. The ergonomic design helps personnel transport pallets more efficiently while lowering fatigue and strain associated with repetitive pushing and pulling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePower Assist and Hydraulic Lift Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese power assist pallet trucks combine traditional hydraulic pallet jack lifting with an added travel-assist feature for smoother load movement. Operators can quickly lift and lower loads with the hydraulic hand pump, while the integrated assist controls help support backwards travel when engaging the handle properly. Nose wheels positioned at the front edge of each fork help provide cleaner pallet entry and exit for improved handling in daily operations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Industrial Material Handling Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstructed from rugged steel for long-term durability, Vestil Ergonomic Power Assist Pallet Trucks are made for demanding industrial and commercial use. They are well suited for companies looking for an ergonomic pallet truck, power assist pallet jack, heavy-duty manual pallet truck, warehouse pallet mover, or a safer alternative to standard hand pallet trucks. This product family is a practical choice for businesses focused on workplace ergonomics, operator comfort, and efficient pallet handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePM5-2748-PA-BL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniform Capacity (lbs.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork Spacing (in.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork Width\/Length (in.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 x 48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Range (in.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-7\/8 to 7-3\/4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteer Caster Qty.\/Diameter\/Width (in.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2) 7 x 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteer Caster Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoly-On-Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoad Roller Qty.\/Diameter\/Width (in.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2) 3 x 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoad Roller Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyurethane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembled Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27\"W x 61.1875\"L x 48\"H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembled Weight (lb.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e156\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShip Weight (lb.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e196\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\"W x 64\"D x 26\"H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTL Palletized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ergonomic power assist pallet truck is for anyone who has operated a fully loaded pallet truck and knows the most strenuous part is getting the wheels to start rolling. This pallet truck solves this back breaking problem. Pumping the handle of the pallet truck serves two purposes. First, it serves the traditional purpose of lifting the forks. Second, switch the power drive accumulator and by pulling the handle back, the pallet truck begins to roll backwards automatically, thus reducing the pulling force.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRapid lifting and lowering through a hydraulic hand pump function\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eErgonomic design requires only seventy-five (75) pounds of pulling force when fully loaded\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNose wheels are located on the front edge of each fork to assist in clean pallet entrance and exit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRugged steel construction stands up to demanding workloads\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptions \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vestil-pallet-master-fork-extensions-7-x-48-in-pm-fe-7-48\"\u003ePallet Master Fork Extensions 7 x 48 in. 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