The Vestil PM5-2748-S-G is a galvanized steel pallet truck designed for demanding environments where exposure to corrosives is a concern. With a 5,500 lb uniform capacity, this pallet truck handles standard pallet loads with reliability, while the galvanized construction provides enhanced resistance to chemical and wash-down processes common in pharmaceutical, chemical, and food-processing settings. The unit features an ergonomic design that minimizes operator effort, requiring only about 75 pounds of pulling force when fully loaded, which helps reduce fatigue during movement of heavy pallets.
Key construction details emphasize durability and service life in harsh environments. The chrome-plated hydraulic pump piston contributes to longer seal life, and bearing dust covers on the steering wheels protect moving parts from contaminants. The design also places the nose wheels on the front edge of each fork to facilitate clean pallet entrance and exit, supporting smooth handling in tight or restricted spaces. The pallet truck uses polyurethane steering casters and rubber load rollers, with dimensions that accommodate standard 27-inch by 48-inch pallets. Overall fork width is 27 inches, with individual fork widths of 6-1/2 inches and a lowered height of 2-7/8 inches for easy drop-in pallet pickup, and a raised height of 7-3/4 inches for clearance when lifting.
This pallet truck is suitable for environments where wash-downs or chemical exposure occur, and its galvanized steel construction helps resist corrosion in such settings. When selecting handling equipment, practitioners should verify compatibility with their specific pallet size, floor conditions, and maintenance practices. This model is provided as an individual unit and includes the necessary components for immediate use in typical material-handling workflows in corrosive or clean-room adjacent facilities.
Features:
- Ergonomic design requires 75 pounds of pulling force when fully loaded
- Steering wheels include bearing dust covers for extended life
- Nose wheels located on the front edge of forks for easy pallet entrance/exit
- Chrome-plated hydraulic pump piston for long seal life
- Uniform 5500 lb load capacity
- 27 in overall fork width, 48 in overall fork length
- Polyurethane steer casters and rubber load rollers
- Color:
- Gray
- Material:
- Steel
- Uniform Capacity (lb.):
- 5500
- Overall Fork Width (in.):
- 27
- Overall Fork Length (in.):
- 48
- Lowered Height (in.):
- 2-7/8
- Raised Height (in.):
- 7-3/4
- Individual Fork Width (in.):
- 6-1/2
- Steer Caster Material:
- Polyurethane
- Steer Caster Diameter (in.):
- 7
- Steer Caster Width (in.):
- 2
- Load Roller Material:
- Rubber
- Load Roller Diameter (in.):
- 3
- Load Roller Width (in.):
- 3-1/2
- Package Size:
- Each
