Author: Le Van Thang, CEO of ICD Vietnam – 15 years specifying pallet jacks.
A low-profile hand pallet truck is the most basic yet indispensable handling tool in any supply chain – manual hydraulic power lifts a loaded pallet about 200 mm off the floor so it can be moved anywhere in the warehouse. ICD distributes Xilin low-profile trucks at 2, 2.5, 3 and 5 tonne, in wide-fork (685 mm overall) and narrow-fork (550 mm) versions, with a 180-210 degree steering arc for a tight turning radius. Robot-welded high-strength steel, hard-chrome piston, genuine 2-year warranty. Part of the hand pallet truck range; pair it with plastic pallets.
Choose a low-profile hand pallet truck when:
- Horizontal pallet transport: the cheapest, most reliable way to move 2-5 tonne pallets.
- Tight warehouse aisles: the 180-210 degree steer gives a very small turning radius.
- Loading and unloading trucks: ultra-low 85 mm forks (heavy-duty models) slide into containers easily.
1. Capacity and fork-width specifications
| Capacity | Lift height | Fork option | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000 / 2,500 kg | 200 mm | Wide 685 / narrow 550 mm | General warehouse, retail |
| 3,000 kg | 200 mm | Wide / long 1.8 m fork | Heavy pallets, long loads |
| 5,000 kg | 85-200 mm | Heavy-duty, ultra-low 85 mm | Containers, ultra-heavy loads |
Prices: Contact for quote. Wheels: PU steel-core (epoxy floor) or nylon (concrete). CO/CQ provided.
2. Match fork width to your pallet – the choice most buyers get wrong
The single decision that determines whether a hand truck actually fits your warehouse is fork width versus pallet entry, and it is the choice buyers most often get wrong. Forks too wide will not enter a narrow-aperture pallet; forks too narrow leave the load unstable and overload the fork tips.
Wide forks (685 mm overall) suit standard two-way and four-way pallets where the fork pockets are full width – the common ISO 1200×1000 and GMA 48×40 inch footprints. Narrow forks (550 mm overall) are for pallets with narrow stringers or block pallets with tighter apertures, including many EUR/EPAL pallets where you enter between the inner blocks. Before buying, measure your pallet’s fork-pocket spacing, not just its outer size: a 1200×1000 plastic pallet and a EUR pallet can share an outer footprint but need different fork widths. For mixed pallet fleets, the safest default is the wide fork on standard pallets plus a dedicated narrow-fork truck for the EUR stock – trying to force one width onto every pallet type is what causes dropped loads and bent forks.
3. Frequently asked questions
1. Wide or narrow forks?
Wide 685 mm for standard ISO/GMA pallets; narrow 550 mm for EUR/block pallets with tighter apertures. Measure your fork-pocket spacing before buying.
2. What capacity do I need?
2-2.5 tonne for general warehouse and retail; 3 tonne for heavy or long pallets; 5 tonne for containers and ultra-heavy loads.
3. What is the ultra-low 85 mm fork for?
Heavy-duty models lower to 85 mm to slide under low-clearance pallets and into containers easily.
4. What warranty applies?
A genuine 2-year Xilin warranty with seal kits, wheels and pumps stocked in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
4. Related articles
| What Is a Low-Lift Pallet Jack | 2-Ton Wide-Fork Pallet Jack | 5-Ton Wide-Fork Pallet Jack |
5. Contact and pallet truck quotes
ICD Vietnam Industrial Manufacturing Co., Ltd
Northern Vietnam: Floor 3, Thang Long A1 Building, Thon Bau, Thien Loc, Hanoi – 0983 797 186 / 090 345 9186 / 090 5859 186
Southern Vietnam: 551/212 Le Van Khuong, Tan Thoi Hiep, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City – 098 6784 186
Email: sales@icdvietnam.com.vn
Zalo: Chat on Zalo
Genuine Xilin – 2-year warranty – Parts in Hanoi & HCMC – CO/CQ certificates
