Manual pallet jack
Standard manual unit on a compact skid
60 × 30 × 36 in
Packaged weight: 400 lb
- Cubic feet
- 37.50
- Density
- 10.67 lb/cu ft
Estimated class
92.5
92.5
Pallet Jack LTL Shipping Guide
Freight Class for Pallet Jacks
To estimate your shipment, use the Pallet Jack Freight Class Calculator.
The Pallet Jack Freight Class Examples use the current 13-tier density scale, effective July 19, 2025, and range from Class 70 to 125.
These are density-based estimates.
Pallet Jack density calculator
Calculate Your Pallet Jack Freight Class
A electric pallet-jack shipment is preloaded as an example. Adjust the packaged dimensions or weight to calculate your pallet jack freight class.
Your result
Cubic feet
60.00
Density
15.00
lb/cu ft
Estimated freight class
70
This is an example density-based estimate. Update any field to calculate your shipment.
Pallet Jack shipment examples
Pallet Jack Freight Class Examples
These examples use packaged outside dimensions and the site’s density-to-class chart. They are examples only, not fixed classes for all pallet jack shipments.
Electric pallet truck
Battery-powered walkie unit on a skid
60 × 36 × 48 in
Packaged weight: 900 lb
- Cubic feet
- 60.00
- Density
- 15.00 lb/cu ft
Estimated class
70
70
Boxed compact jack
Disassembled light-duty unit in a carton
48 × 40 × 48 in
Packaged weight: 500 lb
- Cubic feet
- 53.33
- Density
- 9.38 lb/cu ft
Estimated class
100
100
Pallet Jack shipment comparison
Pallet Jack Freight Class by Shipment Type
Pallet jacks are compact but awkward because of long forks, steer handles, wheels, batteries, and uneven weight distribution. Manual units can be dense on a skid, while boxed or partially disassembled models may occupy more cube per pound.
| Pallet Jack shipment | Typical packaging | Density tendency | Stackability | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual pallet jack | Forks and frame strapped to a skid | High | Limited | Immobilize forks, wheels, and handle movement. |
| Electric walkie pallet truck | Bolted or blocked on a reinforced skid | High | Non-stackable | Protect controls, battery, charger, and drive unit. |
| Partially disassembled jack | Cartoned handle and wrapped base on a pallet | Medium | Limited | Keep hardware and handle components secured together. |
| Boxed compact pallet jack | Reinforced carton on a pallet | Low to medium | Usually stackable | Verify carton strength around wheels and fork tips. |
pallet jack shipping options
Choosing a Shipping Method for Pallet Jacks
The right service depends on pallet jack size, packaging, stackability, and handling needs.
| Pallet Jack shipment | Common shipping option |
|---|---|
| Manual pallet jack secured to a skid | Standard LTL |
| Electric pallet truck on a reinforced skid | LTL with battery and handling review |
| Disassembled or boxed pallet jack | Standard LTL |
| Oversized ride-on pallet truck | Specialized or dedicated service |
Large, irregular, non-stackable, unusually valuable, or specially handled pallet jack shipments may need carrier review before booking.
Pallet Jack Packaging, Stackability, and Damage Risk
Pallet Jack Packaging
- Immobilize the forks, steer handle, wheels, and lift mechanism on the skid.
- Protect control heads, battery connectors, chargers, hydraulic components, and fork tips.
- Use blocking and straps that prevent rolling without damaging wheels or hoses.
Pallet Jack Stackability
- Manual jacks on open skids normally require limited-stack handling.
- Electric pallet trucks should be treated as non-stackable unless fully crated.
- Boxed compact units may stack only when the carton and pallet are weight-rated.
Pallet Jack Fork, Handle, Battery, and Rolling Protection
- Protect control buttons, tiller heads, hydraulic seals, batteries, wheels, and chargers.
- Prevent fork tips and handles from puncturing adjacent freight or packaging.
- Document battery type, charge state, key count, accessories, and visible operating condition.
Before Requesting a Pallet Jack Freight Quote
How to Measure a Packaged Pallet Jack Shipment
- Measure after the skid, wheel blocks, handle restraint, fork protection, and wrap are installed.
- Include the full fork length, raised or folded handle, charger carton, and pallet overhang.
- Use the total packaged weight of the jack, battery, charger, skid, and securement.
Pallet Jack Freight Quote Checklist
- Measure the finished skid, crate, or carton containing the pallet jack.
- Record the total packaged weight of the complete pallet-jack shipment, including battery and charger.
- State whether the finished package is fully enclosed or requires no-top-load handling.
- Include photos of forks, wheels, tiller controls, battery area, blocking, and straps.
- Confirm forklift, dock, liftgate, battery-documentation, and unloading requirements.
Freight Planning Calculators
Calculate and Plan Your Pallet Jack Shipment
Use the freight class, density, pallet, and linear-feet calculators to plan your packaged LTL shipment.
Freight Class Calculator
Estimate freight class from packaged dimensions, weight, and density.
Freight Density Calculator
Calculate cubic feet and pounds per cubic foot for packaged freight.
Pallet Freight Calculator
Plan pallet dimensions, shipment weight, density, and configuration.
Freight Linear Feet Calculator
Estimate trailer-space usage for pallets and non-stackable freight.
Freight classes shown on this page are density-based estimates for shipment planning. Actual classification may also depend on value, handling requirements, liability, stowability, dimensions, and other commodity-specific factors. Confirm the final freight class with your carrier, broker, or official NMFC resources before shipping. NMFC® is a registered trademark of the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. FreightClassCalculator.tools is an independent calculator and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by NMFTA.