*2000kg / 2 Ton Pallet Truck* = manual hand pallet jack. Used in warehouses, factories, shops to move pallets.
### *2000kg Manual Pallet Truck Specs*
Spec Details
**Capacity** 2000kg / 2 Tons
**Fork Length** 1150mm standard. 800mm, 1220mm also available
**Fork Width** 540mm standard. 685mm “wide”
### *Types of 2T Pallet Trucks*
1. *Standard 540mm*: For normal 1200x1000mm Nigerian pallets
2. *Wide 685mm*: For Euro pallets. More stable
3. *Low Profile 65mm*: For low pallets
4. *Stainless Steel*: For food/pharma. ₦550k-₦700k
5. *Galvanized*: For wet areas, fishery.
### *What to Check Before Buying*
1. *Wheels*: PU wheels for tiles/cement. Nylon for rough yard. Tandem wheels carry load better
2. *Pump*: Test lift 3x. Should be smooth, no oil leak. Chrome rod = better
3. *Fork thickness*: 50mm+ means stronger. Cheap ones bend at 1.5T
4. *Overload valve*: Good ones have it so pump won’t break at 2.2T
5. *Handle grip*: Rubber grip + 3-position control: Lift, Neutral, Lower
### *Maintenance Tips*
1. *Grease every 3 months*: All wheel bearings + pump points
2. *Don’t overload*: 2T max. At 2.5T the pump seal will burst ₦25k repair
3. *Clean wheels*: Nylon/Plastic wrap on floor destroys wheels fast
4. *Store forks down*: Reduces pressure on hydraulic seal
5. *Oil*: Hydraulic jack oil ISO 32. 0.3L. ₦3,500
### *Manual vs Electric*
**Manual 2T** ₦300k **Electric 2T** ₦3.5M
**Effort** You push/pull Ride on or walk-behind
**Speed** Slow 5-6 km/hr
**Best for** 30 moves/day
For most warehouses in Lagos, manual 2T is enough.
*Important*: 2000kg rating is for evenly loaded pallet on flat floor. On ramp or uneven floor, capacity drops to ∼1500kg.
What will you use it for – warehouse, supermarket, or factory? And do you need standard 540mm or wide 685mm forks? I can recommend the best brand for your floor type.