Compact Electric Pallet Truck — Italian-Motor Powered for Delivery, Urban Operations, and Light-Duty Warehouses
The EPT-2748-26 is a compact, lightweight electric pallet truck designed for delivery operations, urban downtown environments, tail-lift use, and light-duty warehouse applications. With a 442 lb service weight (low enough for delivery truck tail lifts), a low-noise Italian-made drive motor, 2× 45Ah maintenance-free AGM batteries, and storage bins on both sides, it brings electric power to operations where standard heavy-duty pallet trucks are too large, too noisy, or too heavy.
Why It's Different: Most electric pallet trucks weigh 700-1,500+ lbs net — too heavy for delivery truck tail lifts. The EPT-2748-26's 442 lb service weight is engineered specifically to fit within tail-lift capacity ratings, enabling delivery drivers to bring an electric pallet truck WITH them on the truck and use it at customer sites. The low-noise Italian drive motor makes this ideal for urban delivery operations where noise matters (downtown deliveries, retail/restaurant supply, hospital deliveries).
Key Features:
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Italian-Made Drive Motor — Low-noise, high-quality, premium European component for urban delivery operations.
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442 lb Service Weight — Tail-lift compatible (verify your tail lift capacity before relying on tail-lift use).
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2× 45Ah Maintenance-Free AGM Batteries — Sealed lead-acid, no water topping required, interchangeable for continuous use.
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Storage Bins on Both Sides — Unique to this model. Stores tools, paperwork, gloves, and supplies for mobile operations.
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Non-Marking Rubber Drive Wheel — No floor marking on retail/commercial customer floors.
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Ergonomic Tiller with Battery LED Indicator and Horn — Real-time battery monitoring on the handle.
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Fingertip Throttle Control — Infinite forward/reverse speed adjustment.
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Keyed On/Off Operation — Anti-theft / unauthorized use prevention.
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Easily Accessible Parts — Maintenance-friendly design.
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27" × 48" Forks — Long forks handle a variety of pallet and product sizes.
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2,600 lb Capacity — Sufficient for most delivery loads.
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Quick Ship Available — Per Vestil distributor portal.
Best For: Beverage and food service distribution, furniture delivery, equipment service vehicles, catering operations, grocery delivery operations, downtown urban deliveries, retail store deliveries, restaurant supply, office building deliveries, hotel supply chain, mobile field service operations, event rental companies, trade show logistics, small warehouses with light-duty cycles, retail stockrooms, mobile rental fleets, and light manufacturing with skid handling.
⚠️ NO Onboard Charger Included: Per Vestil's product specifications, the EPT-2748-26 does not come with an onboard charger. Buyers must purchase a separate charging station or external charger compatible with 24V AGM battery systems. Contact us if you need a charger recommendation — we can coordinate with Vestil for a compatible unit.
⚠️ 2,600 lb Capacity Ceiling: Lower than full-size warehouse EPTs (3,300-4,500 lbs). For heavier continuous-duty warehouse operations, see our EPT Fully Powered line.
⚠️ Low-Duty Cycle Design: This is a delivery/light-duty unit — NOT engineered for continuous heavy-duty warehouse operations. Operations expecting 8+ hour continuous heavy-duty service should look at heavier-duty EPTs.
⚠️ Tail-Lift Capacity Verification: 442 lbs is well within most tail-lift ratings, but verify your specific tail-lift capacity (rated for the EPT-2748-26 + the loads you're delivering) before relying on tail-lift use.
⚠️ AGM Battery Charging Ventilation: AGM batteries are sealed and maintenance-free, but charging area should still be ventilated for safety.
Documentation Note: Owner's manual and SDS sheets are not currently published on Vestil's product page for the EPT-2748-26. Engineering drawing and testing certificate ARE available (linked below). Contact us if you need additional documentation for your purchase decision, facility planning, or operator training — we can request these documents from Vestil for your specific purchase.
⚠️ LTL Freight Delivery Required: Ships via LTL freight — not UPS or FedEx. Verify freight delivery access at your receiving location before ordering.
| EPT-2748-26 (Compact Electric Pallet Truck — Delivery and Light-Duty Operations) |
| Description |
Steel Electric Pallet Truck, 27" × 48" Forks, 2,600 lb Capacity, Black/Red, Compact Delivery-Focused Design |
| Uniform Load Capacity |
2,600 lbs |
| Overall Fork Width |
27" |
| Overall Fork Length |
48" |
| Lowered Height |
3.2" |
| Raised Height |
7.8" |
| Drive |
Fully Electric — Italian-Made Drive Motor (Low Noise, High Quality) |
| Lift |
Fully Electric Hydraulic |
| Battery |
2× 45Ah Maintenance-Free AGM (Sealed Lead-Acid) — 24V DC Total System |
| Battery Indicator |
LED Charge Indicator on Handle |
| Onboard Charger |
⚠️ NOT INCLUDED — Buyers must purchase separately |
| Drive Wheel |
Non-Marking Rubber (Floor-Safe) |
| Handle Controls |
Fingertip Throttle (Variable Forward/Reverse), Lift/Lower Buttons, Battery LED Indicator, Horn, Belly Switch, Keyed On/Off |
| Storage |
Built-in Storage Bins on BOTH Sides of Truck |
| Color |
Black / Red |
| Construction |
Welded Steel |
| Overall Dimensions (W × L × H) |
27" × 69" × 51" |
| Primary Use Case |
Delivery Operations, Tail-Lift Use, Urban Downtown Deliveries, Light-Duty Warehouses |
| Duty Cycle |
Low-Duty (NOT for continuous heavy-duty warehouse operations) |
| Quick Ship |
Available per Vestil distributor portal |
| Net Service Weight |
442 lbs (Tail-Lift Compatible) |
Owner's manual and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for the EPT-2748-26 are not currently published on Vestil's product page. As an authorized Vestil dealer, we can request these documents from Vestil for your specific purchase. Additional product video (2 total — 1 embedded above, 1 additional available on Vestil's YouTube channel).