{"product_id":"tory-carrier-pallet-jack-truck-5500-lbs-capacity-21in-x-48in","title":"Tory Carrier Pallet Jack Truck, 5500 lbs Capacity, 21in x 48in Forks, Heavy Duty Manual","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-rich\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-left:4px solid #ff9800;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 14px 0;color:#f5e6d3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eAmazon customer rating: 4.0 \/ 5\u003c\/strong\u003e - WC Safety review of the Tory Carrier Pallet Jack Truck, 5500 lbs Capacity, 21in x 48in Forks, Heavy Duty Manual.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eWritten by Steven Eaton, WC Safety Editorial, from the published Tory Carrier listing. The score above is the live Amazon customer rating captured at review time - not a WC Safety test result. We did not laboratory-test this product.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tory Carrier Pallet Jack Truck, 5500 lbs Capacity, 21in x 48in Forks, Heavy Duty Manual is one of our picks for the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pallet-jacks\"\u003epallet jack\u003c\/a\u003e lineup. Everything below comes straight from the manufacturer's published listing - specs, capacities, and dimensions are theirs, not ours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA manual pallet jack is the workhorse of any dock or stockroom - check fork dimensions against your pallets (27 x 48 in forks suit standard GMA pallets) and capacity against your heaviest skid. Lower forks fully when parked and chock trailer wheels before entering. Steel-toe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-footwear\"\u003esafety footwear\u003c\/a\u003e is the standard pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey details, quoted from the manufacturer's published listing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePallet jack with Load capacity: 5500lbs, Fork size: 48 L×21 W, Max. lifting height: 7.3 , Fork lowered height: 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered fork ends with integrated lead rollers for smooth and effortless pallet entry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a hydraulic pump to lift the fork. Fork Lowering speed is controllable, operated by hand control. Leak-proof hydraulic pump, made of steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomic handle, 3-position hand control: Raise, Lower, Neutral position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.1 steering wheels, 2.9 single fork rollers, easy maintenance and replacement.Distance between forks: 7.9 , Turning radius: 53 .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact appearance, complete rocker arm, light-weight fork frame, made from high rigidity steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pallet-jacks\"\u003epallet jacks\u003c\/a\u003e, move loose loads with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hand-trucks-dollies\"\u003ehand truck\u003c\/a\u003e, secure them with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cargo-control\"\u003etie-downs\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jobsite-equipment\"\u003ejobsite equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wcs-buyer-guidance\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to check before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork length against your pallets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA standard 48-inch fork suits a 48x40 GMA pallet. Shorter forks are for half pallets and tight aisles; forks longer than the pallet overhang into whatever is behind it.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLowered height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe forks have to enter the pallet. Lowered height matters more than raised height for most jobs, and low-profile jacks exist specifically for pallets with limited entry clearance.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheel material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNylon rolls with less effort and resists most shop chemicals; polyurethane grips better and is quieter on rough concrete but drags more under heavy loads.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity against real pallet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eRated capacity assumes the load is centered across both forks. An off-center or single-fork load puts far more stress on the frame than the label figure suggests.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares to other pallet jacks we review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eList price\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTory Carrier Pallet Jack Truck, 5500 lbs Capacity, 21in x 48in Forks, Heavy Duty Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e (this page)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$299.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/northsky-standard-manual-pallet-jack-27in-w-x-48in-l-forks\"\u003eNORTHSKY Standard Manual Pallet Jack, 27in W x 48in L Forks, 5500lbs Capacity for\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$345.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/global-industrial-high-capacity-pallet-jack-with-27in-w-x-48in\"\u003eGlobal Industrial High Capacity Pallet Jack with 27in W x 48in L Forks, 6600 Lb Capacity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$534.66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/global-industrial-industrial-duty-pallet-jack-with-27in\"\u003eGlobal Industrial Industrial Duty Pallet Jack with 27in W x 48in L Forks, 5500 lb Capacity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$512.62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tory-carrier-manual-pallet-jack-5500-lb-capacity-industrial\"\u003eTory Carrier Manual Pallet Jack, 5500 Lb Capacity, Industrial Pallet Truck, 48 x 27 Fork\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$319.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/northsky-manual-pallet-jack-narrow-heavy-duty-manual-forklift\"\u003eNORTHSKY Manual Pallet Jack, Narrow Heavy Duty Manual Forklift, 5500 lbs Capacity, 48in L\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$299.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pallet-jack-27in-w-x-48in-l-fork-5500-lbs-capacity-industrial\"\u003ePallet Jack 27in W x 48in L Fork, 5500-Lbs Capacity, Industrial Standard Manual Pallet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$435.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eList prices recorded when this page was last updated; Amazon pricing moves frequently, so check the live listing. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pallet-jacks\"\u003epallet jacks\u003c\/a\u003e range, or see all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jobsite-equipment\"\u003ejobsite equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size pallet jack fits a standard pallet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 48-inch fork length with 27-inch overall width matches the 48x40 inch GMA pallet used across most of North America. Confirm your pallet dimensions before assuming the standard fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes OSHA require training to use a manual pallet jack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual pallet jacks are not powered industrial trucks, so the formal 1910.178 operator certification does not apply. Employers still have a general duty to train workers on safe use of the equipment they are given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy will my pallet jack not lift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common causes are low hydraulic fluid, air trapped in the cylinder, or a release valve that is not fully closing. All three are serviceable; a jack that drifts down under load should be taken out of service until it is fixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNylon or polyurethane wheels?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNylon takes less effort to push and shrugs off most shop chemicals. Polyurethane is quieter, grips better and is kinder to finished floors, at the cost of higher rolling resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan a pallet jack go on a ramp or a truck tail lift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly where the manufacturer allows it. A loaded jack on an incline can run away, and most manual jacks have no brake. Check the manual before using one on any slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere do the specifications on this page come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are taken from the manufacturer's published listing. WC Safety does not laboratory-test products, and nothing is claimed here that the manufacturer does not state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes WC Safety sell this product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. WC Safety is an independent review site and an Amazon Associate. Purchases happen on Amazon, and we earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow was the rating on this page determined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe score shown is the live Amazon customer rating captured at the time of review. It reflects buyer feedback, not a WC Safety test result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wcs-related-mesh\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore from our Pallet Jack reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pallet-jack-chock-heavy-duty-wheel-chock-pallet-jack-stopper-for-truck\"\u003ePallet Jack Chock Heavy Duty Wheel Chock, Pallet Jack Stopper for Truck, 14.2in Length x\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tory-carrier-pallet-jack-chock-rubber-pallet-jack-wheel-chock\"\u003eTory Carrier Pallet Jack Chock, Rubber Pallet Jack Wheel Chock, Heavy Duty Pallet Jack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tory Carrier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44463212789848,"sku":null,"price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1900\/0920\/files\/61o7sUPeZmL.jpg?v=1785054048","url":"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/products\/tory-carrier-pallet-jack-truck-5500-lbs-capacity-21in-x-48in","provider":"WC Safety","version":"1.0","type":"link"}