The Sandusky PT5027 heavy-duty pallet jack has a handle, two forks, and nylon rollers and wheels, and can be used to lift and transport pallets. This pallet jack is made of steel, which is resistant to wear and corrosion. The handle allows the user to jack up the forks and maneuver the pallet truck. A trigger on the handle releases and lowers the forks. The front rollers measure 3 inches in diameter and are made of nylon to support heavy loads and help prevent marks or scratches to floors. The rear wheels measure 7 inches in diameter, are made of nylon, and swivel for maneuverability. The forks" tapered ends facilitate loading. This pallet truck has a load capacity of 5,500 lb., weighs 198 lb., and measures 37 x 27 x 50 inches (H x W x D). (H is height, the vertical distance from lowest to highest point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.) It has a service range of 3 to 7-1/2 inches high. Each fork measures 2 x 6 x 48 inches (H x W x D). The width between the forks is 14-3/8 inches. The outside fork width is 27 inches.Pallet trucks, also known as pallet jacks, skid jacks, and pump trucks, are used to lift and transport pallets or skids of goods. Pallet trucks can include a swivel pump handle, a squeeze trigger, two forks, and wheels for maneuverability, and typically contain a hydraulic cylinder or a battery-powered motor to raise and lower the forks. Some pallet trucks have an adjustable push rod on the bottom of each fork, allowing the user to modify the height. Pallet trucks can be used in warehouses, storerooms, shipping facilities, and a variety of industrial environments.Sandusky Lee manufactures steel storage products for office, commercial, industrial, and educational applications. The company is headquartered in Littlestown, PA.