Raymond Electric Pallet Jack

Buying a Raymond electric pallet jack truck is a great investment into your warehouse productivity.  There are many different models to choose from depending on your exact requirements.  Some of popular Raymond pallet truck models include the 8300, 8400, 8500, 8900, along with the Raymond 102XM. 

If you are looking for a model with a large capacity you should focus on the Raymond 8900 series.  This electric pallet jack truck can move loads up to 8,000 pounds.  There are many advantages from a cost standpoint when you are thinking about purchase an electric vs. diesel forklift truck.  It costs less to charge batteries than it does to constantly purchase diesel fuel. From a maintenance standpoint there are less moving parts which directly translates into less chances of experiencing a mechanical failure with your Raymond electric pallet jack.  The electric model is extremely quiet, and has smartly designed compartments which make it easier when the time comes to perform maintenance on your Raymond forklifts or electric pallet jacks.  This unit uses 24v DC batteries and can travel up to 6.2 mph loaded.  The unloaded Raymond 8900 electric pallet jack can travel as fast as 9mph.  You can purchase a variety of different fork widths and lengths for the pallet jack truck depending on your exact requirements.  The wheels on your Raymond unit are hard and smooth which lowers the amount of friction and resistance when you are maneuvering the truck.

One of the most critical elements to making sure your machine runs well is making sure that the Raymond batteries have an adequate amount of water in them. If you are forgetful, you can also install a battery monitoring device which can alert you when your water level is low in your electric pallet truck. When you need to replace parts on your Raymond material handling equipment you can purchase pallet jack parts directly over the Internet. You can purchase everything from hydraulic seal kits, load wheels, batteries, from many dealers online which offer new, used, OEM and aftermarket Raymond forklift parts.

These machines are extremely versatile, whether you are in the shipping industry, food and beverage industry, etc. The Raymond electric pallet jack is extremely maneuverable, so you can move about freely in your warehouse without accidentally bumping into and damaging your expensive warehouse shelving. If you are in the import/export business have a Raymond pallet truck can be a great way to move your inventory/merchandise around in your warehouse, after the goods are unloaded from the ISO Containers. These machines are great in dock and delivery situations, and they also have the ability to run in cold environments such as refrigerated warehouses and other cold storage applications.

Raymond forklift training and safety tips:

If you own or operate an Raymond electric pallet truck, always be sure that you have a designated battery charging station. Make sure that your employees are never smoking in this area. Batteries which are being recharged are extremely flammable. If you need to add electrolyte to the forklift battery, make sure that you always wear heavy duty gloves and goggles.

Many forklift truck accidents occur whenever Raymond forklift drivers do not adequately lower their vehicle. It is very important for you to keep your lower center of gravity to minimize the chance of having the fork lift truck accidentally rollover. Use extra caution whenever you were going up and down inclined areas. Reduce your speed as necessary, to help ensure that your load remains stable on the forklift truck.

Using your forklift truck in a smooth manner is extremely important, to minimize the chances of having an accident. It is very important that you use smooth steering inputs, to make sure that you do not unsettle your forklift load.

Make sure that you keep the forks on your forklift truck as low as possible in order to maximize your forward vision. If you are using your forklift truck to maneuver large objects, you may want to consider operating the vehicle in reverse. This can give you a greater amount of visibility which can reduce your chances of being involved in a forklift accident.

It is very important that you keep your forklift truck as stable as possible. Never attempt to change the position of your Raymond forks, unless you are fully stopped. This is very informed, because you do not want to accidentally cause your forklift load to fall off the front end of your forklift truck.

Make sure that you always slow down, whenever you are using the forklift truck on a hill. This is important because many accidents occur when forklift trucks are being used on uneven surfaces. If you accidentally hit a pothole, you can cause your machine to rollover.