The Vestil PM5-2748-SS is a stainless steel pallet truck designed for demanding environments such as sanitary, pharmaceutical, medical, food, and wet settings. Built from 304 stainless steel, it is engineered to resist corrosion and stand up to frequent cleaning and exposure to moisture, supporting long service life in harsh conditions. The truck’s 5,500-lb uniform capacity and 27-inch by 48-inch fork combination provide solid suitability for standard pallet handling while maintaining a compact footprint suitable for narrower aisles and clean rooms.
Key construction features include an ergonomic design that reduces pulling effort, with a fully loaded pull force of about 75 pounds. The steering wheels feature bearing dust covers to extend wheel life, while the nose edges of the forks are designed to ease pallet entrance and exit for cleaner operation. A chrome-plated hydraulic pump piston is specified to enhance seal life, contributing to reliable lifting performance over time.
Practical considerations for use include its suitability for wet or clean environments where stainless construction is advantageous and routine pallet handling is required. The pallet truck uses polyurethane steer casters and rubber load rollers with defined diameters and widths that influence maneuverability and load stability. The overall fork width is 27 inches with a fork length of 48 inches, and the lowered and raised heights determine clearance in tight spaces and lifting capability. As provided, the unit ships as a single, per-item package and should be inspected for compatibility with your pallets and facility floor conditions prior to deployment.
Features:
- Ergonomic design requires only 75 pounds pulling force when loaded
- Bearing dust covers on steering wheels for extended life
- Nose wheels located at front edge of forks for easy pallet entrance/exit
- Chrome-plated hydraulic pump piston for long seal life
- 304 stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance
- Forks: 27" W x 48" L; lowered height 2-7/8", raised height 7-3/4"
- Color:
- Silver
- Material:
- 304 Stainless 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.):
- 3-5/8
- Package Size:
- Each
