Lithium Battery Pallet Trucks

Lithium battery pallet trucks are fully powered (electric drive and electric lift) trucks fitted with lithium-ion batteries instead of traditional lead-acid. The payoff is opportunity charging — you can top up during breaks rather than swapping batteries — plus longer runtime, faster charging and far lower maintenance, with no topping-up of acid and no dedicated charging room.

The GPC VULCAN Fully Powered Pallet Truck with Lithium Battery takes the walk-behind powered truck — electric travel and lift on a tiller-controlled unit — and pairs it with a Li-ion pack. For multi-shift operations and busy goods-in/dispatch areas, lithium keeps the truck working across shifts without the downtime a lead-acid battery needs to recharge and cool.

Lithium suits sites running powered trucks intensively, where charging downtime is the constraint; for lighter or intermittent use, a standard powered or manual truck may be more economical. As with any powered truck, operators should be trained under PUWER before use.

See the full powered pallet trucks and the wider pallet trucks range, or read manual vs electric pallet trucks.

Lithium pallet truck FAQs

What is the VULCAN lithium pallet truck?

A fully powered pallet truck with electric travel and electric lift, fitted with a lithium-ion battery rather than lead-acid. It is manufactured by GPC Industries.

What capacities are available?

Standard models are 1500 kg (FPPT40) and 2000 kg (FPPT50). Premium models are 1200 kg (FPPT30), 1500 kg (FPPT60) and 2000 kg (FPPT70).

What size are the forks?

Overall fork size is 1150 x 540 mm, with a fork width of 48 mm.

What are the raised and lowered fork heights?

Forks lower to 80 mm and raise to 115 mm.

Does it conform to a standard?

The product data states the truck conforms to EN 1757-1.

What controller does it use?

A CURTIS controller unit with a non-polar speed controller.

How is the battery changed?

The open design of the truck makes battery removal and installation easier.

Does it have manual lowering?

Lifting is electric, and the manual lowering function lets you adjust lowering speed through handle angle.

Why choose lithium instead of lead-acid?

Lithium allows opportunity charging during breaks, and avoids acid topping-up. It suits sites running powered trucks intensively. For lighter use, a standard powered or manual truck may be more economical.

Do operators need training?

Yes. As with any powered truck, operators should be trained before use under PUWER. See our manual vs electric pallet trucks guide.