A standard pallet truck is built for smooth, level warehouse floors — its small polyurethane load rollers stall the moment they meet gravel, broken tarmac, expansion joints or a wet builder's yard. A rough terrain pallet truck solves that with oversized, often pneumatic or solid-rubber wheels and higher ground clearance, so a loaded pallet can be moved across uneven outdoor surfaces by hand.
The GPC rough terrain truck (model GZR11N) is a manual hydraulic hand pallet truck fitted with large-diameter terrain wheels in place of the usual nylon steer and tandem rollers. It keeps the familiar three-position pump-lever control — raise, lower and neutral for towing — but rides over surfaces that would defeat a conventional truck. Typical uses are timber and builders' merchants, agricultural sites, garden centres, kerbside deliveries and any job where pallets cross a yard before reaching a hard floor.
When choosing, match the rated capacity to your heaviest pallet, check the wheel type suits your surface (pneumatic for the roughest ground, solid for puncture-free running), and remember that no pallet truck is a substitute for a forklift on a steep gradient. Under PUWER 1998 all handling equipment should be inspected and maintained in service.
See the full pallet trucks range, or read our guide to manual vs electric pallet trucks.
Rough terrain pallet truck FAQs
What is a rough terrain pallet truck?
A manual hydraulic pallet truck with large terrain wheels in place of small nylon rollers, so it can move pallets across uneven outdoor ground.
Which product is listed?
The GPC VULCAN Rough Terrain Pallet Truck with pneumatic wheels.
What wheels does it use?
Pneumatic wheels on hubs with sealed bearings.
What pallet sizes does it take?
The forks adjust out to 580mm wide to take pallets up to 1200mm long, including irregular outdoor pallets.
What are the fork height and length?
50mm lowered fork height and 890mm fork length.
How heavy is it?
173kg, so it is heavy to push on a soft surface.
Is it certified?
It conforms to EN 1757-2 and is CE marked and plated.
Does it need power?
No. Lifting is hydraulic with an integrated hand pump.
What if I cross long distances of mud?
A hand truck is still a hand truck. GPC also offer a 1200kg electric version for regular long runs.
