Which Load Wheels Are the Best?

Everyone wants to know what is the best load wheel to use for their pallet jack or electric lift truck.  

Polyurethane (Poly)

Ideal for display floors, carpeting, and warehouses. They mark floors the least while rolling easily and quietly.

Ultra-Poly

Longer lasting and they roll more easily than regular poly. Ultra-poly is very hard and won't shatter if too cold, and they are also non-marking.

Nylon

A harder material that is best for cold storage applications. It is also the material of choice for use in environments that may cause rust or corrosion like poultry processing, and working with seafood.   

Steel Wheels

These are best for use on factory floors where there may be metal shavings or hard debris on the floor, and where noise is not an issue.

One or two?  

Replacing the whole load wheel bracket is more time consuming and expensive than choosing two wheels during regular maintenance.

Because we so strongly advocate changing both at the same time we created wheel kits, and they are priced at a substantial discount.  

Quality replacement parts for

electric lift trucks and manual pallet jacks 

When the time comes for replacing parts you can refer to our step-by-step video instructions.

You can find any parts you might need on our website or call us 800-331-0839.

 Email us at csinfo@genericparts.com 

THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING

Get your jacks ready for the busy season with this checklist

Here are five important items for your checklist to make sure your warehouse is prepared.

1. Check your warehouse floors and outdoor loading areas to make sure the workplace is clean and clear of any obstacles. Make sure that debris and spills are cleaned and swept up so that your operating environment is safe for your equipment to operate in. Debris and spills can ruin or shorten the life of your wheels or get in the way of your loads. 

2. Inspect the wheels on your pallet jacks and forklifts regularly to make sure that they are rolling easily and that there are no flat spots or delamination. Over time, the poly or rubber on your wheels can crack or wear unevenly resulting in unstable and unsafe loads. This can cause additional stress on your machine and on your workers' hands and arms due to vibration and rolling instability. We offer convenient wheel kits for manual pallet jacks and electric lift trucks. 

3. Have you looked at the forks lately?  Make sure there are no cracks or damage as the forks bear the brunt of the load. Using a damaged jack can cause a load to shift and fall and may damage products or cause injuries to your workers.

4. Check the hydraulic pump for leaks and make sure that it is operating properly. Does it pump up and hold your load? Does it lower safely? 

5. Test the handles, levers, controls, and horn where applicable, so that you are confident everything is working properly before you add a heavy load. 

Check our website for replacement parts you need, and contact us for any technical support.

Here is a list of instructional videos of the most common pallet jack repairs:

How to bleed the hydraulic unit

How to remove corroded or rusty load wheel axles

How to replace load wheels

How to replace steer wheels

and more  How To Instructional Videos

High Lift Load Wheel Kits Now Available!

High Lift Pallet Jacks have been designed to increase operator safety and efficiency while also reducing fatigue. This category of equipment has become incredibly popular in warehouses all over the country. Naturally that means we had to make sure we are helping you keep them up and rolling smoothly. 

We are excited to announce that we have load wheel kits for all major brands including;

         Atlas           Hu-Lift           Mobile           Uline  

         Vestil           Wesco

Load Wheel Kits contain two load roller assemblies with bearings, axles, washers (if required) and fasteners.  You can now find our complete offering of load wheel kits for scissor lift pallet jacks here.

Check out the Extensive model lists we carry Wheel Kits for:

Manual pallet jacks

Electric lift trucks

With so many different types and styles of manual pallet jacks knowing which model you have can make all the difference when it comes time to repair. Need help determining what you have? We make it easy!

• Call and give a heads up that you'll be texting a side view picture of the hydraulic pump to (503) 523-8990
• Our in-house technician ID's unit based on photo submission
• Order replacement parts online or call (800)331-0839

Once you have your parts, our support doesn't stop there! Have you checked out our You Tube channel featuring  "How To" videos? Here are some customer favorites!


How-to videos:

• Replace the load wheels on your pallet jack
• Replace the steer wheels on your pallet jack
• How-to Install the handle on your new pallet jack
• How to remove a corroded load wheel axle

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How to replace corroded Load Wheels

How many of you have wondered how in the world you're going to replace those rusty corroded load wheel axles?  It's no laughing matter when you're face to face with many a different variation of old, broken and rusty.  We hope the resources you find in this post gets the old off and the new rolling smoothly! 

Below you'll find a link where you can follow along with our expert technician so let's get that pallet jack up and running like brand new again!

- First, you'll want to research the necessary replacement parts and place your order online.  The easiest way to get what you need is by ordering a complete wheel kit.  

These kits include new wheels, axles and the fasteners.  Here is one example of the load wheel kit on the Global Pallet Jack model 334475, part number GWK-334475-LW

Click here to see all the wheel kits we have available for manual and electric lift trucks

- Next you'll want to make sure you have all of the required tools on-hand for removal & re-installation:

• Safety Glasses

• Hammer

• Pliers

• 3/16" Pin Punch

• 3/8" Pin Punch

• Hack Saw/Sawzall

Next, follow along with this video !

Be sure to check out Generic Parts Service YouTube channel for more videos:

Remove load wheels

Install load wheels

Replace the wheels on a pallet jack

Turn the manual jack back upright

Replace the steer wheels on a manual pallet jack

What other instructional pallet jack repair videos would you like to see?
Comment below and let us know!

Raymond 8400 Wheels & Tires

Thinking about replacing the load wheels on your Raymond 8400 electric unit? Wheel kits and drive tires are here to help get your equipment running like brand new again!

Did you know...
Simply changing load wheels greatly extends the life of your pallet jack. New load wheels also provide easier push/pull resulting in less operator fatigue.


Part # GWK-8400-LW 
Load wheel kit, Poly

XL compound also available!!











Part # RA 632-091
Drive tire, poly

Email or call our knowledgeable customer service support (800)331-0839 for inquiries.

What is your most time consuming electric lift truck repair?

Prepackaged Wheel Kits for Manual & Electric Lift Trucks

Model specific wheel kits are readily available for your manual and electric pallet jack!

When you're ready to repair your material handling equipment, wheel kits provide a hassle free and cost effective way to do the most common pallet jack repair: wheel replacement. 

Did you know...

Polyurethane is the most common tread type for manual pallet jacks. Poly wheels don't mark floors and roll quietly making them ideal for display floors, carpeting and warehouses.

GWK-PTH50-LW

Load wheel kit for a Crown PTH50 manual pallet jack

GWK-PE4000-LW

Load wheel kit for a Crown PE4000 electric lift truck

How often do you exchange load wheels on your equipment?