Pallet Jacks for Moving Companies
Moving and storage companies run on palletized freight — staging loads in the warehouse, loading and unloading trucks, and shuttling household and commercial goods between depots. For most of that work a manual pallet jack is the right tool: the SH20 (2,000 kg / 4,400 lb) and heavier-duty SH25 (2,500 kg / 5,500 lb) are low-cost, rugged, and need no charging, so they ride in the truck and work anywhere without a power source. When a depot moves high volume every day, an electric walkie like the SESR15 (1,500 kg) or SELR20 (2,000 kg) cuts operator fatigue, and the all-terrain SAT12 handles gravel lots and curbside loading. Everything is sold factory-direct in CAD with a 1-year standard warranty and ships Canada-wide from Ontario.
Pallet Jacks for Moving & Storage Operations
Match the jack to the job — truck loading, high-volume depots, or curbside and yard work.
Manual Jacks for Truck Loading
For loading and unloading moving trucks and staging pallets, a manual pallet jack is hard to beat. The SH20 carries 2,000 kg (4,400 lb) and the SH25 carries 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Both are hand-pump operated, so there is no battery to charge or run flat — they ride in the truck and work at any job site, curb, or storage unit without a power source, at the lowest upfront cost.
Electric for High-Volume Depots
When a warehouse or storage depot moves pallets all day, an electric walkie pallet jack — the SESR15 (1,500 kg) or SELR20 (2,000 kg) — powers both drive and lift to cut operator fatigue over long shifts and longer travel distances. Sealed lithium batteries charge from a standard wall outlet and need no maintenance.
All-Terrain for Curbside & Yards
Moving crews often work on driveways, gravel lots, and uneven ground rather than a smooth warehouse floor. The all-terrain SAT12 (2,756 lb) rides on rugged wheels built for that surface, so a jack that stalls on gravel does not slow a curbside load or a yard transfer.
Direct Pricing, Warranty & Fleet Supply
Sumachay is the manufacturer, so the listed CAD price is what you pay with no dealer markup — which matters when outfitting several trucks or depots. Units are backed by a 1-year standard warranty (18 months on Sumachay Plus like the SH25), with domestic parts and Canadian phone and email support. Ask us about volume pricing for a fleet.
How to Choose a Pallet Jack for Moving Work
Moving and storage crews split their time between the warehouse, the truck, and the customer's site. The right jack depends on load weight, volume, whether power is available, and the surface. Work through these four factors.
Manual or electric?
For truck loading and lower-volume moves, a manual jack (SH20/SH25) is cheaper, lighter, and needs no charging — ideal when it rides in the truck. For a depot that cycles pallets all day, an electric walkie (SESR15/SELR20) pays for itself in reduced fatigue and faster travel.
Match capacity to your loads
Palletized furniture, appliances, and boxed goods are usually well under 2,000 kg, which the SH20 (2,000 kg) and SESR15 (1,500 kg) cover. For consistently heavy commercial or industrial pallets, step up to the SH25 (2,500 kg) or the SELR20 (2,000 kg electric).
No-power, on-the-road use
A manual pallet jack has no battery to run flat mid-job, so it works inside a moving truck, at a customer's site, or in a storage unit with no outlet nearby. That reliability off-grid is why most moving crews keep at least one manual jack on every truck.
Where will crews use it?
On smooth warehouse and dock floors, any of these jacks works. For driveways, gravel lots, and curbside loading, the all-terrain SAT12 rolls where a standard poly-wheeled jack would bog down. Pick the wheel and frame for the roughest surface you regularly work.
The common setup
Most moving companies keep a manual SH20 or SH25 on the trucks for loading and curbside work, and add one or more electric walkies (SESR15/SELR20) at the busiest storage depot. Add an all-terrain SAT12 if crews regularly load on gravel or driveways.
Which Pallet Jack for a Moving Company?
Manual jacks for trucks and curbside, electric for high-volume depots, all-terrain for rough ground.
| Model | Capacity | Power | Notes | Highlight | Positioning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SH20 (Manual) Truck loading, everyday moves |
2,000 kg (4,400 lb) | Manual hand-pump | No charging | Lowest cost | Value |
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SH25 (Manual, Plus) Heavier commercial pallets |
2,500 kg (5,500 lb) | Manual hand-pump | No charging | 18-mo warranty | Standard |
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SESR15 (Electric) High-volume depot work |
1,500 kg (3,300 lb) | 24V lithium walkie | Powered drive & lift | Cuts fatigue | Standard |
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SAT12 (All-Terrain) Curbside, gravel & yards |
2,756 lb | Manual, rugged wheels | Off-smooth-floor | Outdoor-ready | Specialized |
Capacities and models from the Sumachay catalog. See each product page for full specifications and live pricing.
Shop Manual or Electric Pallet Jacks
Outfit your trucks with rugged manual pallet jacks, or add electric walkies at your busiest depot. Factory-direct CAD pricing, 1-year warranty, Canada-wide shipping — ask about volume pricing for a fleet.
FAQ: Pallet Jacks for Moving Companies
Common questions about choosing pallet jacks for moving, storage, and relocation work.
Most moving and storage companies use a manual pallet jack — the SH20 (2,000 kg) or SH25 (2,500 kg) — for loading trucks and staging pallets, because it is low-cost, rugged, and needs no charging. Busy depots add an electric walkie (SESR15 or SELR20) to cut fatigue on high-volume days.
Manual is best for truck loading and lower-volume work: cheaper, lighter, and no battery to charge or run flat on the road. Electric makes sense at a depot that cycles pallets all day, where powered drive and lift reduce operator fatigue over long shifts. Many moving companies run both.
Yes — a manual pallet jack is well suited to it. With no battery to run flat and a compact footprint, the SH20 or SH25 loads, positions, and unloads pallets inside a box truck or trailer and rides along to the next job. Check that your truck floor is rated for the loaded weight and that the deck is level for lifting.
Palletized furniture, appliances, and boxed household goods are typically well under 2,000 kg, which the SH20 (2,000 kg) and SESR15 (1,500 kg electric) handle comfortably. For consistently heavy commercial or industrial pallets, choose the SH25 (2,500 kg) or the SELR20 (2,000 kg electric).
Standard pallet jacks are built for smooth floors and can bog down on driveways or gravel. For crews that regularly load curbside or in unpaved yards, the all-terrain SAT12 (2,756 lb) rides on rugged wheels made for uneven ground.
Yes. Sumachay sells factory-direct in CAD and ships Canada-wide via LTL freight from Ontario, which suits outfitting multiple trucks or depots. Contact us for volume pricing on several units and we will recommend the right mix of manual, electric, and all-terrain jacks for your operation.
Units include a 1-year standard warranty (18 months on Sumachay Plus models such as the SH25), with replacement parts shipping domestically from Ontario and technical support by phone and email.