Pallet Lift Tables

Raise full pallets to waist height for palletizing, picking and packing. Low-profile U and E tables and ground lift tables load straight from a pallet jack; heavy-duty scissor tables take forklift loads up to 12,000 lb. Shop Vestil pallet lift tables online or get a free quote with freight.

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Vestil EHLTX low profile electric hydraulic scissor lift table raised with a yellow remote power unit

1/2 in

Lowest lowered height (ground lift)

2K–12K lb

Capacities in our store

Up to 48 in

Raised heights listed

Nationwide

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What Is a Pallet Lift Table?

A pallet lift table is a scissor lift table sized and rated for a full pallet. The pallet goes on at floor or fork height, then the table raises it so workers add or remove cases at waist height instead of bending to the floor. As layers come off, the operator raises the table again, so the next layer is always in easy reach.

Most pallet lift tables are electric hydraulic: an electric motor drives a hydraulic pump, a cylinder opens the scissor legs and a hand, foot or push-button control sets the height. The main choice is how the pallet gets on. Low-profile and ground lift tables let a pallet jack roll the load on. Standard scissor tables sit higher and are loaded with a forklift.

Worker rolling a pallet of cartons onto a blue U-shaped low-profile pallet lift table with a manual pallet jack

Types of Pallet Lift Tables

Specs below come from Vestil’s ergonomic solutions catalog and the product pages in our store. Lowered height decides how the pallet is loaded; capacity is the rated uniform load.

Type Lowered height Raised height Capacity How the pallet gets on
U-type low profile (EHU) 3-1/2 in (2K), 4-1/4 in (3K) 33-1/2 in 2,000–3,000 lb Pallet jack rolls into the open center; open-bottom pallets only
E-type low profile (EHE) 3-1/2 in (2K), 4-1/4 in (3K) 33-1/2 in 2,000–3,000 lb Pallet jack; center beam keeps the pallet from sagging
Low profile scissor (EHLTX) 3-1/4 in (1K–2K), 4-1/2 in (3K–3.5K) 39 in 1,000–3,500 lb Pallet jack with the optional approach ramp, no pit
Ground lift (EHLTG) 1/2 in 36 or 48 in 2,000–4,000 lb Pallet jack drives straight onto the deck
Standard scissor (EHLT) 7 in (48 x 48, 1K–4K) 43 in 1,000–12,000 lb Forklift, or set in a pit for floor-level loading
Spring pallet positioner (SST-45) 9 in 27-3/4 in 4,500 lb Forklift; springs raise the load as it gets lighter

Pallet lift table models and options

Vestil EHLTX low profile electric scissor lift table fully lowered with its yellow remote power unitLow profile scissor tablesEHLTX tables lower to 3-1/4 in. Add an ARX approach ramp and a pallet jack rolls the pallet on with no pit.
Vestil EHLTG ground lift scissor table with a long open deck and entry-side toe guardLong ground lift tables44 x 84 in deck rated 3,000 lb for long or double loads moved by pallet truck.
Vestil heavy duty electric hydraulic scissor lift table with a 48 x 48 in deck and multiple cylindersHeavy-duty forklift loading48 x 48 in electric hydraulic scissor tables rated 6,000, 10,000 and 12,000 lb for dense pallets.
Vestil scissor lift table with a built-in yellow 45 inch manual carousel turntable topBuilt-in carousel top45 in flush carousel turns 360 degrees for pallets up to 4,000 lb. Needs a 48 x 48 in platform; new tables only.
Vestil SST-45 spring scissor pallet table with yellow round rotating top and black springsSpring pallet positionerNo power needed: springs keep the top layer near the same height. 43-5/8 in rotating top, 4,500 lb. See all pallet positioners.
Vestil partially stainless steel ground lift scissor table with yellow remote power unitPartially stainless ground lift4,000 lb ground lift table with partially stainless construction for food and clean areas.

Pallet Jack, Forklift or Pit: How the Pallet Gets On

Start here, because it narrows the choice faster than capacity does.

Pallet jack, no forkliftPick a low-profile U or E table, an EHLTX with an approach ramp, or a ground lift table. Ground lift tables lower to 1/2 in, so the jack drives straight on. The remote power unit can sit up to 8 ft away.
Forklift availableA standard electric hydraulic scissor table is the simplest and covers the highest capacities. The forklift sets the pallet on a 7 in high deck and the table raises it to 43 in.
Floor-level loading at a fixed stationA standard table can be set in a pit so the deck sits flush with the floor. Plan the pit with your contractor and the table drawing; low-profile tables avoid that work.

Watch the pallet type. Vestil says only open-bottom pallets should be used with a pallet truck on the U-type EHU table, because the truck leaves through the open center. Tell us what pallets you run (48 x 40 in GMA, block, plastic or custom) and we confirm the fit.

How to Choose a Pallet Lift Table

  • Capacity: add the heaviest full pallet and the pallet itself. Our store has pallet tables from 2,000 lb low-profile models to 12,000 lb heavy-duty scissor tables.
  • Platform size: match the pallet footprint. Low-profile EHU/EHE decks are 52-1/2 x 55-3/4 in (2K); EHLTX decks run 36 to 60 in wide; ground lift decks are 38 to 52 in wide.
  • Lowered height: 1/2 in (ground lift) to about 4-1/2 in for pallet jacks; 7 in standard tables need a forklift or pit.
  • Working height: most people palletize best with the top layer near waist height. Pick a raised height (33-1/2, 36, 39, 43 or 48 in) that reaches it with a full pallet on.
  • Power: EHU and EHE tables run on 115V single phase. EHLTX, ground lift and standard EHLT tables are 460V 3-phase as standard, with other voltages available. Spring positioners need no power.
  • Options: accordion skirts, carousel tops, radio remote control, programmable preset heights and integral scales (up to 5,000 lb) are offered on many Vestil scissor tables.

Quick picks by job

Job Usually works best Confirm
Palletizing at the end of a line, no forklift Ground lift or low-profile U/E table Pallet type and raised height
Depalletizing cartons at a packing station Low-profile EHLTX with approach ramp Ramp space in front of the table
Heavy pallets of parts or blanks Standard EHLT scissor table, 4,000–12,000 lb Forklift access or pit
Turning the pallet to reach the far side Scissor table with carousel top, or a spring positioner (compare pallet positioners and carousels) 48 x 48 in minimum platform
Food or clean areas Partially stainless ground lift or stainless EHU-12-SS Washdown method

Pallet Lift Table Safety Features

Vestil electric hydraulic scissor lift table raised to show the scissor legs, hydraulic cylinder and perimeter toe guard

The Vestil pallet tables in our store list these protections on their product pages:

  • Toe guards: electric perimeter or entry-side guards protect pinch points while the table lowers.
  • Velocity fuses: hold the platform if a hydraulic hose or fitting fails.
  • Maintenance props: block the scissor open before anyone works underneath.
  • Upper travel limit switch on ground lift and standard tables; emergency stop button on EHU/EHE control boxes.

Industrial scissor lift tables are covered by ANSI MH29.1, Safety Requirements for Industrial Scissors Lifts. Before service, remove the load, lower or block the table and lock out power, as the manual directs.

One option changes the safety setup: Vestil’s EHLTX manual notes that standard electric toe guards are not included when the table is fitted with an accordion skirt. Ask us which to choose for your station.

Where Pallet Lift Tables Are Used

Pallet lift tables earn their keep wherever people build or break down pallets by hand all shift:

  • Manufacturing: end-of-line palletizing, kitting and feeding machines from pallets of parts.
  • Distribution and wholesale: depalletizing inbound loads and building mixed outbound pallets.
  • Receiving without a forklift: ground lift tables let a pallet jack do the job.
  • Packing and shipping: cartons stay at the packer’s height; see our packing station design guide.
  • Food and pharma: stainless and partially stainless models; compare them on our stainless steel lift tables page.
Worker taking cartons off a pallet raised to waist height on a blue scissor pallet lift table, with a pallet jack parked in front

Looking for other lift table types, such as tilt, mobile or workstation tables? See all lift tables, our Vestil brand page, the warehouse ergonomics guide and loading dock equipment for lifting pallets to a truck bed.

Ordering a Pallet Lift Table

The models above ship from our online store. For other deck sizes, capacities, voltages or options, send us the details and we check what the manufacturer can build. Lead times are listed on each product page and confirmed with your quote; some models need an approval drawing before they ship.

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Send the basics

Heaviest pallet, footprint, how it is loaded and the working height you want.

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Match the table

Low profile, ground lift or standard scissor, plus voltage and options.

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Quote with freight

Table, ramp or options and freight on one quote.

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Install

Set and connect the table per the manual; ask us about installation help.

Get a free quote

Tell us the pallet weight and size, how it is loaded and the working height. A project specialist will follow up with pallet lift table options and pricing. Prefer to talk? Call (800) 326-4403.

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Pallet Lift Table FAQs

What is a pallet lift table?
A scissor lift table sized and rated for a full pallet. It raises the pallet to waist height so workers load or unload cases without bending, then rises as layers come off.
Can I load a pallet lift table with a pallet jack?
Yes, with the right table. Low-profile U and E tables lower to 3-1/2 in, EHLTX tables to 3-1/4 in with an optional approach ramp, and ground lift tables to 1/2 in so the jack drives straight on. Standard 7 in tables need a forklift or a pit.
How much weight can a pallet lift table hold?
Pallet lift tables in our store are rated from 2,000 lb (low-profile U and E tables) to 12,000 lb (heavy-duty 48 x 48 in scissor tables). Size for the heaviest pallet plus the pallet itself.
What is the difference between a U-type and an E-type lift table?
The U-type has an open center so a pallet truck can set the pallet and pull out; Vestil says to use open-bottom pallets with it. The E-type adds a center support beam that keeps the pallet from sagging in the middle.
Do pallet lift tables need a pit?
No, not if you choose a low-profile or ground lift table. A standard scissor table only needs a pit if you want its deck flush with the floor for pallet jack loading.
Are pallet lift tables hydraulic or electric?
Most are electric hydraulic: an electric motor powers a hydraulic pump and cylinder. Spring pallet positioners use springs instead and need no power.
What power do pallet lift tables need?
EHU and EHE low-profile tables run on 115V single phase. EHLTX, ground lift and standard EHLT tables are 460V 3-phase as standard, with other voltages available.

Need Help Choosing a Pallet Lift Table?

Send the pallet weight, size and loading method for a free recommendation and a freight-included quote.

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