True story. I used to work as a mechanic for a class 8 trucking co that had these on all the trailers. We got a call from a VERY angry customer once that claimed one of our drivers used their fork lift to unload a truck at a union shop. "No he didn't, we have self unloading trailers" says the boss. They were going to cancel our contract before we finely convinced them their loading dock personal were lying by doing a demonstration of the walking floor. They work great and are plenty fast.
with some of the docks I have to back into (designed in early 1930's) with a 53' trailer this would allow me to load off the street without having to move heavy bins of bolts (1200-200 LBS) with a pallet jack. seems like a good idea to me.
i mean its a cool idea but i dont think its practical, you can drag a pallet from the nose to the rear with a tow strap hooked to a forklift, i dont it dozens of times
If all you're hauling is one pallet that should work fine, but a full trailer? Want to race? :)
Obviously, there are many ways this has been done in the past: dragging the pallet (as you said), using a hand-truck, etc. None of them are ideal, though. Do you actually like having to drag that pallet out? Sounds like a pain in the rear.
The Pallet Walker system is intended to increase efficiency and safety for the guy on the forklift.
The Pallet Walker system replaces the trailer floor, so the net weight gain is not bad, certainly not enough to limit payloads.
Yes, there is an initial expense, but we believe it will be more than offset in the long run by reducing damage to equipment, damage to cargo and injuries to employees.
By eliminating the need to cross the dock/trailer threshold with a forklift, you are removing the most hazardous and costly aspect of the job.
True story. I used to work as a mechanic for a class 8 trucking co that had these on all the trailers. We got a call from a VERY angry customer once that claimed one of our drivers used their fork lift to unload a truck at a union shop. "No he didn't, we have self unloading trailers" says the boss. They were going to cancel our contract before we finely convinced them their loading dock personal were lying by doing a demonstration of the walking floor. They work great and are plenty fast.
6116merl 9 months ago
with some of the docks I have to back into (designed in early 1930's) with a 53' trailer this would allow me to load off the street without having to move heavy bins of bolts (1200-200 LBS) with a pallet jack. seems like a good idea to me.
kdraper2007 9 months ago
i can see where this would be nice at the places that do not have a dock
truckingmadman 1 year ago
i mean its a cool idea but i dont think its practical, you can drag a pallet from the nose to the rear with a tow strap hooked to a forklift, i dont it dozens of times
CarlosCoy135 1 year ago
If all you're hauling is one pallet that should work fine, but a full trailer? Want to race? :)
Obviously, there are many ways this has been done in the past: dragging the pallet (as you said), using a hand-truck, etc. None of them are ideal, though. Do you actually like having to drag that pallet out? Sounds like a pain in the rear.
The Pallet Walker system is intended to increase efficiency and safety for the guy on the forklift.
KeithMfgCo 1 year ago
@KeithMfgCo sure we can race and u will win, but whos trailer will cost much less?
how much does this system cost to have installed exactly? im guessing atleast $3,000-4,000
CarlosCoy135 1 year ago
Bad idea. Thats way too heavy and expensive.
amiskorolla 2 years ago
The Pallet Walker system replaces the trailer floor, so the net weight gain is not bad, certainly not enough to limit payloads.
Yes, there is an initial expense, but we believe it will be more than offset in the long run by reducing damage to equipment, damage to cargo and injuries to employees.
By eliminating the need to cross the dock/trailer threshold with a forklift, you are removing the most hazardous and costly aspect of the job.
Priceless.
KeithMfgCo 2 years ago
good idea
mouloodahmadshahid 4 years ago