Are you looking for a new pallet truck for your forklift fleet? To help you make the right choice, we’ll talk you through which applications pallet trucks suit best, the benefits of going electric, and the different electric-powered pallet truck models available at TCM. Read on to find out more.
Whether you are purchasing a single pallet truck or multiple forklifts, material handling equipment represents a significant investment for any business. Before making your decision it’s crucial to:
Below, we’ll take you through how to assess your application requirements, balance your acquisition and fuel costs, and the different types of electric pallet trucks available at TCM.
Pallet trucks are designed to carry and move pallets around a warehouse. At TCM, we offer both pedestrian and ride-on versions.
Pedestrian pallet trucks are ideal for use in small spaces and for tasks like stock floor replenishment, whereas ride-on trucks are more suited to moving pallets across a long distance or for loading pallets into the back of a lorry, provided there’s a loading bay a dock leveller nearby.
Balancing the cost of buying a forklift with its subsequent fuel costs is crucial to keeping the total cost of ownership (TCO) down. In fact, running costs and the cost of your operation can be much more significant than the cost of the actual machine.
For example, electric trucks are typically more expensive to purchase upfront than their ICE counterparts due to including a battery and charger. However, electric trucks also offer numerous long-term benefits:
All of these factors result in a lower total cost of ownership in the long run.
To really maximise productivity with electric trucks, we recommend altering your operators’ shift patterns accordingly. This can be a significant adjustment for operations used to working 24/7 but, with today’s technology, you can use either a spare battery or opportunity charge to reduce overall costs even further.
Our PTF, PTP and LL series electric pallet trucks are designed with the operator in mind, to navigate a variety of warehouse sizes with ease. Here are three of the pallet truck models we currently offer at TCM:
The PTF pallet truck can switch between ride-on and walking-behind modes. This versatility adds to the tasks it can be used for, decreasing the TCO (total cost of ownership) of the truck. It is an excellent choice for high-intensity, multiple-shift operations, efficient loading/unloading, order picking, and short, medium and long internal transports.
The truck's innovative design results in flexible control as well as comfort, safety and efficiency. It also offers market-leading compactness and lift height.
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Our PTP series features fixed driver platforms for stand-on/riding tasks and added driver protection. PTP/R has a rear-entry platform, while PTP/S is a side-entry. These models are well suited to warehouse operations and transport requiring faster speeds and longer distances or low-level order picking. As with the rest of the TCM range, safety, efficiency and comfort are kept top priority as integral parts of the design.
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The TCM LLR/LLS is a low-lifter forklift truck designed for internal transport in heavy-duty industrial operations. The truck is ideal for long cycles and heavy goods flows. This stand-in low-lifter forklift has a wide variety of customisable options that allow you to handle a variety of loads with ease.
The LLR/LLS versions give excellent all-round visibility, ease of operation, and comfort, making this truck the perfect partner for more intensive operations.
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Now you’ve seen the multiple types of pallet trucks on offer, the next step is choosing the right material handling solutions provider.
At TCM, we view truck sales as a long-term strategic partnership. As a result, we take a consultative approach to understand your operations, processes and workforce, and bring in factors including servicing and maintenance when assessing the total cost of ownership.
Click below to enquire about our pallet truck range today and start your journey towards a more cost-effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly future.