Field Notes on a Workhorse: the Dawei Hand Pallet Truck-Fork Length 1200mm，Rated Load 2000-5000 KGS

If you work in warehousing, you know: not every job needs a battery and a motherboard. The humble hand jack still moves the lion’s share of pallets—quietly, cheaply, reliably. I spent time in Donglv Industrial Park, Qingyuan District, Baoding City, Hebei (071100) where Dawei builds theirs. Short version? It’s a stout, fixable tool that avoids drama. Longer version… read on.

Why manual is back (again)

Two things are reshaping intralogistics: squeezing total cost of ownership and shrinking “last‑meter” spaces. In short aisles and pop-up DCs, a hand jack wins. No charging, minimal training, near-zero downtime. Many customers say they keep two per electric pallet truck, just in case—because rush hour never waits for a battery.

Core specs at a glance

Build, materials, and testing (the nerdy bit)

• Steel: Q235B plate with reinforced C‑channel forks; one‑piece forged tips to resist chipping.
• Welds: robotic MIG on high-stress seams; dye-penetrant spot checks.
• Surface: phosphate pretreat + powder coat ≈70–90 μm; salt-spray tested 120 h (ASTM B117).
• Hydraulics: hard‑chrome piston, overload valve integrated; low-temp oil option for cold stores.
• Testing: static proof load 150% of rating; dynamic test 10 km roll; 50,000 lift cycles; descent control within spec even under partial load.
• Expected service life: ≈5–7 years in single-shift warehouse use, with basic maintenance.

Standards-wise, Dawei aligns with EN 1757-2 for hand pallet trucks and, where applicable, CE/UKCA documentation. To be honest, many brands claim this; Dawei actually shows the test sheets (I peeked).

Where it fits

Warehouses, FMCG cross-docks, retail backrooms, printing houses, pharma distribution (quiet wheels help), food & beverage, even small machine shops. The 5000 kg spec is overkill for most retail, but in steel and stone yards it earns its keep.

Real‑world feedback

“Swapped to Dawei Hand Pallet Truck-Fork Length 1200mm，Rated Load 2000-5000 KGS from our mix of imports. Pumps don’t weep, even after the night shift,” says a Rotterdam warehouse supervisor. Another buyer in Johor noted the 685 mm fork width “plays nice with both EU and some awkward local pallets,” which, surprisingly, is a recurring headache elsewhere.

Quick vendor comparison

Customization & compliance

• Options: PU/nylon/steel rollers, frost‑resistant oil, brake handle, quick‑lift, logos, and custom RAL colors.
• Docs: CE declaration, EN 1757-2 conformity, RoHS/REACH material statements on request.

Mini case study: beverage DC

A regional beverage distributor swapped 18 mixed jacks for 14 units of Dawei Hand Pallet Truck-Fork Length 1200mm，Rated Load 2000-5000 KGS. After 6 months: 0 pump leaks, 1 roller replacement, pick rates up ≈7% due to quick-lift spec. Maintenance spend dropped ~28%. Okay, one caveat: PU wheels wore faster on rough concrete—switched to nylon, problem solved.

In short, if you want a dependable, 1200‑mm fork jack with real 2/3/5‑ton options, this one earns its keep without fanfare. Which, honestly, is what you want from a pallet truck.

Authoritative sources

1. EN 1757-2:2001 – Platform trucks and pallet trucks – Safety requirements
2. ISO 3691-5 – Industrial trucks — Safety requirements and verification — Part 5
3. ASTM B117 – Standard Practice for Salt Spray (Fog) Testing
4. EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
5. REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006