Eventually, the time will come when you need to add a new pallet truck to your established fleet of pallet trucks and jacks. When you decide you need to replace a broken truck or to enhance the capacity of your fleet, there are plenty of important factors you need to consider. We’re hoping that by reading this article you’ll be convinced that once you’ve taken the right steps, the purchase of a Wesco CP3 pallet jack will be your correct option!
What Steps Should You Take When Purchasing a Wesco CP3 Pallet Jack?
You might consider that the most important consideration when it comes to the purchase of a new pallet jack is price. That much is true, but you need to consider the lifetime cost of your pallet jack, and not just the purchase price. Buying the cheapest possible option isn’t ideal if you’re going to be replacing your pallet jack after a year. Rest assured, if you purchase a Wesco CP3 pallet jack from Douglas Equipment you’ll not only be receiving a unit with an excellent purchase price, you’ll also be receiving a unit that will give you many years of excellent service without any need for replacement, as long as you perform the recommended levels of maintenance.
Reliability is Also Key When You Add a Pallet Jack to Your Fleet
When it comes to your company’s material-handling capacity, your pallet truck must be considered the foundation of your entire fleet. A top-of-the-line pallet truck (like the Wesco CP3 pallet jack) is both durable and extremely versatile which means it is capable of performing a wide range of tasks.
However, because pallet trucks can be put to many uses and they are considered the most versatile component of your material-handling fleet, it can be difficult to make the right choice when making a new purchase. Plenty of companies manufacture pallet jacks, which means you have a massive selection (and probably massive selection headaches) when you’re choosing.
Choose Wisely!
You must therefore decide exactly what you’re looking for when it comes to a high-quality pallet truck. What we believe to be the primary consideration when it comes to pallet jacks is both reliability and past performance. That’s why we always recommend the Wesco CP3 pallet jack to our customers – we can guarantee this product’s reliability, and that’s based on the feedback we receive from our customers, and the long and successful history of Wesco as a company.
What is the Geographical Reach of Your Company?
This might sound like an odd question, but how large is your company reach when it comes to the location of your customers? If you ship within the USA, then you will notice that pallets usually come in a single size of 48” by 40”. However, the standard size used in European and Asian markets is 42” square. This is an important consideration if you ship internationally as well as nationally, as you will not want to have a different fleet of pallet trucks for US-sized pallets than you do for European-sized pallets.
Other Things to Consider When Purchasing a Pallet Jack
Keep in mind that these are all only standard sizes. In our experience, we’ve noticed that customers receive items on custom sized pallets too, so it’s important that you have as versatile a pallet jack as possible. We’re happy to report that we feel that the Wesco CP3 pallet jack is one of the most versatile pallet jacks that we’ve ever come across, and is capable of dealing with pallets of all standards and the majority of custom dimensions as well.
How Will You and Your Team be Using Your New Pallet Jack?
Before you answer “to move pallets of course” we’re actually talking about the capacity and expectations you will place upon your pallet truck. Will your pallet jack be used to move light loads small distances, or to help your workers move very heavy loads around a vast warehouse? If the former then you might be better off with one of the pieces of equipment from Wesco’s wide range of hand trucks.
In Regards to Purchasing Pallet Jacks, What’s Your Pleasure?
If the latter then you’ll be pleased to hear that the Wesco CP3 pallet truck has a load capacity of an outstanding 5,500 lbs! You’ll also be pleased to hear that this truck is constructed from the very best in steel, and comes with a two-year pump warranty. It has 3mm thick steel forks, 7” moldon polyurethane steering wheels and 3” polyurethane load wheels. The handle assembly is rubber-coated for ease of operation and provides a steering range of 210 degrees.
Any Other Considerations When Purchasing a Pallet Jack?
Before you make your mind up about your purchase, you need to think of any ‘special’ considerations that might limit your choice of a pallet jack. For example, what kind of environment will your pallet jack be used in? Will it be used in an extreme environment – for example a significantly hot or cold environment?
- Do you work in a hazardous environment?
- Will the pallet jack likely come into contact with chemicals or oils that might affect your jack’s performance?
- Do you work at a dock, where seawater is a constant problem?
If you work in a retail environment such as a supermarket or in any area that will also be used by the general public, then you are going to want a pallet truck with non-marking wheels. Your buying public are not likely to be too impressed if your floor is covered with black streaks. As mentioned above the Wesco CP3 pallet truck comes equipped with moldon polyurethane wheels which are not likely to cause any damage or marking to your floors.
Need Additional Advice? Then Contact Douglas Equipment
We hope that if you’re in the market for a new pallet truck that you’ll seriously consider the Wesco CP3 pallet truck. If you are still undecided, we are happy to answer any questions you might have to help you make a final decision. Give us a call at 1-800-451-0030 or use the online contact form that’s conveniently available on our website.
