{"id":29796,"date":"2022-04-22T23:21:05","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T10:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/?p=29796"},"modified":"2025-01-07T14:06:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T01:06:54","slug":"how-can-you-unload-a-truck-without-a-forklift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/how-can-you-unload-a-truck-without-a-forklift\/","title":{"rendered":"How can you unload or load a truck without a forklift?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A forklift is usually the best way to unload palletised freight from a truck, but if you don&#8217;t have a forklift, what can you use?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manual pallet jack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cheap, durable, but a bit dangerous if you&#8217;re on a slope. A good manual pallet jack can lift 1000-2000kg. You simply slide the forks into the pallet, pump the handle and it lifts the pallet a few centimetres off the deck. Now walk carefully and steer the pallet. If it starts to run away from you, drop the forks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manual pallet jacks can be tiring to an operator and if they cause injuries, this can lead to broken sleep and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/course\/fatigue-management-course\/\">fatigue<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/loading-pallet-jack-across-bridge-plate-600x351.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/loading-pallet-jack-across-bridge-plate-600x351.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/loading-pallet-jack-across-bridge-plate-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/loading-pallet-jack-across-bridge-plate-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/loading-pallet-jack-across-bridge-plate-1536x898.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/loading-pallet-jack-across-bridge-plate.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electric (powered pallet jack)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like a manual pallet jack but with a motor. They&#8217;ll deal with minor gradients easily and they don&#8217;t fatigue the operator like a manual pallet jack can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/woman-pulling-electric-pallet-jack-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/woman-pulling-electric-pallet-jack-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/woman-pulling-electric-pallet-jack-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/woman-pulling-electric-pallet-jack-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/woman-pulling-electric-pallet-jack-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/woman-pulling-electric-pallet-jack-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Walkie stacker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A larger electric pallet jack, often ride-on and often with the ability to lift to the height of a truck deck. As there&#8217;s very little counterbalance, these machines usually have limitations as to what they can lift to height, otherwise they tip forwards or sideways. You&#8217;ll need to do a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/course\/walkie-stacker-electric-pallet-jack-training\/\">walkie stacker course<\/a> to learn how to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/walkie-stacker-medium-lift-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/walkie-stacker-medium-lift-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/walkie-stacker-medium-lift-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/walkie-stacker-medium-lift-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/walkie-stacker-medium-lift-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/walkie-stacker-medium-lift.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Truck loader crane<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Truck loader cranes can have fork attachments, or slings can be used. You&#8217;ll need to do a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/course\/truck-mounted-crane-certificate\/\">truck loader crane course<\/a> to learn how to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/truck-mounted-crane-with-hook-carrying-blocks-400x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/truck-mounted-crane-with-hook-carrying-blocks-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/truck-mounted-crane-with-hook-carrying-blocks-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/truck-mounted-crane-with-hook-carrying-blocks-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/truck-mounted-crane-with-hook-carrying-blocks.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption>Using a sling to unload a pallet with a crane<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By hand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Time consuming, but if you can break the freight down and form a human chain, it can be done relatively quickly. The issues are injuries and fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/men-unloading-van-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/men-unloading-van-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/men-unloading-van-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/men-unloading-van-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/men-unloading-van-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/men-unloading-van.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Front-end loader<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have access to a front end loader with a forks attachment, these can unload a truck if there&#8217;s access from the side (e.g. with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/what-is-a-curtainsider\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"23360\">curtainsider<\/a>). You&#8217;ll need a wheels endorsement if you want to drive one on the road, plus some competency training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/loader-with-forks-600x357.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/loader-with-forks-600x357.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/loader-with-forks-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/loader-with-forks-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/loader-with-forks.jpg 1193w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Telehandler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A telehandler with a forks attachment is a versatile machine. You&#8217;ll need a wheels endorsement if you want to drive one on the road, plus the relevant unit standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2.04-Telehandler-600x535.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2.04-Telehandler-600x535.png 600w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2.04-Telehandler-300x267.png 300w, https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2.04-Telehandler.png 729w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A forklift is usually the best way to unload palletised freight from a truck, but if you don&#8217;t have a forklift, what can you use? 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