Wesco Deluxe Lowboy Pallet Truck

Wesco Deluxe Lowboy Pallet Truck | 2.125" Lowered Height, 5,500 lb, Overload Bypass

The Wesco Deluxe Lowboy Pallet Truck is a 5,500-lb manual hydraulic pallet truck designed for low-clearance pallets and skids that standard pallet trucks cannot reach. The 2.125" lowered height compared to 3.0" on the Wesco Standard Deluxe allows the forks to slide under pallets and skids with minimal deck clearance, including export skids, low-bottom display pallets, and custom pallet types where standard fork height would prevent entry.

Despite the low profile, a full 5,500 lb capacity is maintained. A built-in overload bypass protects the pump from overload damage, and a 5-year pump warranty backs the hydraulic system. Eight-gauge reinforced heavy-duty forks provide structural rigidity for demanding daily use. A rubber-coated handle improves grip and operator comfort. The 210° steering radius and 6" moldon polyurethane steering wheels with 2" steel load wheels deliver smooth maneuverability on facility floors.

Four models are available: three with 21" wide forks at three lengths (36", 42", 48"), and one with 27" wide forks at 48" length.

Models and Specifications:

♦ 272760, 21" W, 36" L forks. Lowered 2.125", raised 6.25". Capacity 5,500 lbs. Overload bypass. 5-year pump warranty. 8-gauge reinforced forks. Rubber-coated handle. 210° steering. 6" moldon polyurethane steer wheels, 2" steel load wheels.

♦ 272761, 21" W, 42" L forks. Lowered 2.125", raised 6.25". Capacity 5,500 lbs. Same specification as 272760 at a greater fork length.

♦ 272762, 21" W, 48" L forks. Lowered 2.125", raised 6.25". Capacity 5,500 lbs. Same specification as 272760 at greatest fork length.

♦ 272765, 27" W, 48" L forks. Lowered 2.125", raised 6.25". Capacity 5,500 lbs. Overload bypass. 5-year pump warranty. 8-gauge reinforced forks. Rubber-coated handle. 210° steering. 6" moldon polyurethane steer wheels, 2" steel load wheels. Wide fork at 48" length, the only 27" wide model in the lowboy lineup.

Selecting the Right Model:

♦ Fork width, 21" or 27": three of the four models use 21" wide forks. Only the 272765 is available in 27" wide forks, and only at 48" length. Choose the 27" model when the pallet entry opening requires or benefits from a wider fork spread. For all other fork length requirements, the 21" wide models are the only option.

♦ Fork length, 36", 42", or 48", the 21" wide models cover all three lengths. Select based on the pallet depth in the operation. For full GMA pallet depth (40"), the 42" or 48" models are appropriate.

♦ Lowboy vs. Standard Deluxe: the defining difference is the lowered height: 2.125" vs. 3.0". If the pallets or skids in the operation have sufficient deck clearance for a 3" fork entry, the Standard Deluxe is adequate and offers more fork size options (including 27" wide in all three lengths). Choose the Lowboy specifically when low-clearance pallet or skid deck height is a known operational constraint.

♦ Raised height, the Lowboy raises to 6.25" lower than the Standard Deluxe's 8". This is adequate for standard pallet transport (floor-to-floor movement) but is not a high-lift pallet truck. If a raised height above 6.25" is required for any reason, a different product is needed.

Where Commonly Used:

♦ Low-Clearance Skid and Pallet Handling: operations handling export skids, open-bottom pallets with low deck clearance, or custom low-profile pallets where a standard pallet truck's 3" lowered height would not fit under the deck, use the Lowboy for fork entry that standard trucks cannot provide.

♦ Manufacturing and Production Skid Handling, production operations moving manufacturing skids and work-in-process skids with limited underside clearance use the Lowboy to engage and transport these loads without requiring custom equipment or manual lifting to position the skid on a standard pallet.

♦ Receiving and Dock Handling of Low-Profile Loads, receiving departments handling inbound shipments on low-profile export pallets or non-standard commercial pallets use the Lowboy as the appropriate tool for dock transport of loads that would require the 2.125" entry clearance.

♦ Display and Retail Pallet Handling, retail distribution and display operations using low-profile display pallets that are designed to be moved with a pallet truck and displayed at floor level, use the Lowboy to handle these specialized pallet types within normal pallet truck workflow.

CustomMHS is an authorized Wesco distributor. All purchases include the manufacturer's factory warranty.