{"product_id":"vestil-ept-s-2748-40-economy-semi-electric-pallet-truck-lithium-ion-powered-drive-manual-lift","title":"Vestil EPT-S-2748-40 Economy Semi-Electric Pallet Truck — Lithium-Ion Powered Drive, Manual Lift","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto 30px auto;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Vestil EPT-S-2748-40 Economy Semi-Electric Pallet Truck\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/ZDCeShsVQHc\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.7; color: #333; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #000;\"\u003eEconomy Semi-Electric Pallet Truck — Battery-Powered Drive with Manual Lift (4,000 lb)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe Vestil EPT-S-2748-40 Economy Semi-Automatic Electric Pallet Truck is the perfect middle-ground solution for warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, retail stockrooms, and shipping docks that want the efficiency of battery-powered mobility without the higher price tag of fully electric pallet trucks. With 4,000 lb load capacity, 27\" × 48\" forks sized for standard GMA and similar pallets, and an included lithium-ion battery and charger, the EPT-S delivers the biggest single ergonomic improvement available — eliminating the operator fatigue and injury risk associated with manually pushing loaded pallets across long distances — while keeping costs accessible for value-conscious buyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow It Works — Electric Drive, Manual Lift:\u003c\/strong\u003e The EPT-S combines electric mobility with manual lifting. Drive the truck forward and reverse using the throttle control levers on the ergonomic handle — the battery-powered motor handles all the pushing work. When you reach a pallet, manually pump the hand pump lever to raise the forks to lift height. Drive to your destination, lower the forks via the manual release valve, and drive away. This hybrid design eliminates roughly 80% of the physical work of a traditional manual pallet jack — pushing a loaded pallet is far more strenuous than lifting it — at a price point significantly lower than fully electric models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLithium-Ion Battery — Why It Matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike economy pallet trucks that ship with maintenance-heavy lead-acid wet-cell batteries, the EPT-S comes standard with a modern lithium-ion battery and a 24V\/115Ah bench-top charger. The advantages are substantial: no watering or maintenance required, faster charging times, thousands of charge cycles vs hundreds for wet-cell, deeper usable capacity without battery damage, lighter weight, no off-gassing (safe for use in food handling, retail, and healthcare environments), and no spill risk if the truck is tipped. For most operations, the lithium-ion upgrade alone justifies the EPT-S over older-technology economy competitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe truck features an ergonomic handle with integrated forward\/reverse throttle control levers for intuitive operation, sustained power delivery from a single battery charge for full-shift use, an emergency stop button for worker safety, and a quick-change battery compartment that supports multi-shift operations through battery swapping rather than waiting for charge cycles. The open design provides easy access to all aspects of the truck for simple maintenance and cleaning, and the powder-coated blue finish delivers long-term durability in demanding industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Important — Manual Lift, Not Electric Lift:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a SEMI-electric pallet truck. The DRIVE (mobility) is electric and battery-powered. The LIFT (raising\/lowering the forks) is MANUAL via a hand pump lever. If you need fully electric lift capability, see our fully electric EPT pallet truck listings. The EPT-S is designed for buyers who want the biggest ergonomic improvement (eliminating manual pushing) at a lower price point than fully electric models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHybrid design: electric drive (battery-powered mobility) + manual hand-pump lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e4,000 lb uniform load capacity for standard loaded pallets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e27\" × 48\" forks fit standard GMA pallets (48\" × 40\") and similar pallet sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eService range 3.2\" (lowered) to 7.8\" (raised) — slides under standard pallets, lifts to transport height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eLithium-ion battery included — modern technology with long life, fast charging, and no maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eBench-top 24V\/115Ah charger included with the unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eErgonomic handle with integrated forward\/reverse throttle control levers for intuitive operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eSustained power from a single battery charge for full-shift operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eEmergency stop button improves worker safety in case of unexpected obstacles or operator issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick-change battery compartment supports multi-shift operations via battery swapping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eOpen design provides easy access for routine maintenance and cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003ePowder-coated blue finish for long-term industrial durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eLithium-ion advantages: no watering, faster charging, longer cycle life, no off-gassing, safer for food\/retail\/healthcare environments, no spill risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eIdeal for warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing, retail stockrooms, shipping docks, and light-to-medium volume pallet operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e⚠️ Manual lift, not electric lift — for fully electric lift capability, see our standard EPT pallet truck listings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#000;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;font-size:16px;\"\u003eEPT-S-2748-40\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003eSteel Semi-Electric Pallet Jack, 27\" × 48\" Forks, 4,000 lb Capacity, Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniform Load Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e4,000 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e27\" W × 48\" L\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Range (Lowered to 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style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003eErgonomic Handle with Forward\/Reverse Throttle Control Levers\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003eEmergency Stop Button, Quick-Change Battery Compartment\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003eWelded Steel, Powder Coat Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003eLTL Freight (355 lbs — Not Parcel Eligible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e355 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vestildocs.com\/certificates\/EPT-S-2748-40.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEPT-S-2748-40 Testing Certificate (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vestildocs.com\/SDS\/HO150.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHydraulic Oil Safety Data Sheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vestildocs.com\/weekly_mailings\/Semi-Electric%20Pallet%20Truck%20-%20EPT-S-2748-30-QL%20-%200719.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSemi-Electric Pallet Truck Product Brochure (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vestildocs.com\/weekly_mailings\/Lithium%20Ion%20Powered%20090723.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLithium-Ion Powered Equipment Brochure (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #666; margin-top: 20px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ California Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including those found in lithium-ion batteries and hydraulic fluid, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vestil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966737018995,"sku":"EPT-S-2748-40","price":2954.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3650\/5203\/files\/EPT-S-2748-40_A.webp?v=1778774005","url":"https:\/\/bluecollarplanet.com\/products\/vestil-ept-s-2748-40-economy-semi-electric-pallet-truck-lithium-ion-powered-drive-manual-lift","provider":"Blue Collar Planet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}