Electric Stackers & Lifters vs Manual Pallet Stackers & Lifters

Both electric and manual lifters are used for moving pallets where a forklift isn’t needed, such as use in store rooms and small warehouses. They are designed to help you stack pallets at a high level, either manually or electrically. Any business that transports heavy materials on a regular basis needs the right equipment to do it safely, and MHA offer both electric and manual pallet lifters to reduce the strain of lifting heavy items. However, there is a difference between Manual and Semi electric lifters, and it is important to ensure you purchase the right one for your specific application.

Benefits of Semi Electric Lifters

These lifters are perfectly equipped to lift heavy items, loading/unloading, goods and transporting them around. Its powerful battery system makes light work of any lifting job required. Most semi electric lifters have built in chargers, meaning that you never have to worry about them losing power. These lifters are a quiet and safe operation, fast, smooth lifting of up to 2 pallets at a time, are easy to operate, highly manoeuvrable in tight spaces and have lower upfront and running costs than a forklift.

Benefit of Manual Pallet Lifters

More of a streamlines and ergonomic lifter, they are compatible with a wide range of pallets. It is a different to a semi-electric lifter as it features a hand-operated lifting mechanism and it’s 2 wheels and front rollers provide stability when fully loaded and in movement. These devices emit no exhaust fumes or noise so they are ideal for use in indoor areas. They are easy to manoeuvre so they are great for lifting jobs in restricted areas.  MHA’s manual lifters have a manual hydraulic lift via pallet truck style handle or foot pedal. The Straddle leg model is good for use with standard 1170mm Australian pallets and Standard leg model for use on Euro pallets and small skids. They have Lockable wheels which are standard on all models.

Semi Auto Electric Fork Stacker- These devices are the ideal machine for any warehouse. They are electric up/down with handle-chain assisted steering that greatly reduces operator labour and manual strain/injury. They have an adjustable fork tines straddle leg which helps the operator to
pick up Australian sized pallets as well as other smaller or odd shaped pallets or skids.

Heavy Duty Manual Fork Stackers- These manual fork stackers are heavy duty construction and are an economical alternative to forklifts. Manual hydraulic lift via pallet truck style handle or foot pedal. Straddle leg model for use with standard 1170mm Australian pallets. Standard leg model for use on Euro pallets and small skids.

Electric Fork/ Platform Stackers- these stackers are electric hydraulic lift, and come with a removable platform, feature 2 adjustable fork tines under the platform to lift skids and pallets. Featuring a built-in battery, they are great for fast movement of lifting pallets etc.

Stainless Steel Battery Electric Work Positioners- These stainless-steel lifters are ideal for the food and pharmaceutical industries where hose down is required. Automatic electric overload protection system ensures safe operation. Comes standard with a platform however other customised options are available if required. They are electric and use a battery to power.

Aluminium Lifters- These aluminium lifters are great for assisting in the lifting, positioning and installation of goods at height. They are ideal for lifting items into ceiling spaces or handling machine parts at height. They fold for easy storage and transport, feature a manual hand winch control with automatic braking action. These lifters fit through standard doorways, are quick set up - requires no tools and legs fold up for easy storage. 

Manual Fork/Platform Stackers/lifters- these devices are foot pump hydraulic lift, come with a removable platform and have 2 adjustable fork tines under platform for lifting skids and pallets.

Aluminium Hand Stacker- These aluminium lifters are great for assisting in the lifting, positioning and installation of goods up to 2500mm in height. They have a Manual hand winch control with automatic braking action. Feature a foot pedal brake, and they fit through standard doorways, lastly a quick set up - requiring no tools.

MHA sell a variety of electric and manual lifters and stackers to suit every workplace and warehouse application. You have the choice of a different types, to suit your individual specifications, budgets etc. The difference between an electric lifter and a manual lifter, is covered here too, so that you are given sufficient information on the two different types. Depending on what is more convenient for your lifting job, our electric and manual lifters/stackers provide the ideal manual handling solution.