Pallet trucks, stackers and forklifts for retail & wholesale
EP electric pallet trucks, stackers, order pickers and compact forklifts for shops, supermarkets, cash and carries and wholesale warehouses, from one F4 to a full fleet.
ROI 01 5267 411 · NI 028 3833 7038 · Depots in Navan and Portadown
- From one F4 to a fleetSingle trucks or full fleets
- Quiet and cleanSafe on the shop floor
- Charge from a socketLithium pallet trucks
- Fully maintained hireFrom 12 months
From the delivery bay to the shop floor
Retail and wholesale is Ireland's biggest private-sector employer, and almost every shop, supermarket and cash and carry has pallets to move. The jobs are similar everywhere: unload the delivery, move pallets to the back store, stack stock high, and get it onto the shop floor without blocking an aisle.
Most of that is done by small, quiet electric trucks. EP's lithium-ion pallet trucks and stackers are light, charge from a normal socket, and are simple enough for any member of staff to use.
Handling problems in shops and wholesale
Most retail sites don't need a big forklift. They need the right small trucks, kept running.
Delivery bottlenecks
Lorries waiting at the bay cost money and block the yard.
Our answer: Ride-on pallet trucks and compact forklifts that unload quickly.
Tight back stores
Back stores are packed, with narrow aisles and low ceilings.
Our answer: Pedestrian stackers and 3-wheel forklifts that turn in tight spaces.
Customers nearby
Shop floors and cash and carries have customers walking around.
Our answer: Quiet electric trucks with speed limits and safety lights.
Picking lots of small orders
Wholesalers pick case after case for every order.
Our answer: Low-level order pickers and vertical pickers that speed up picking.
Manual pallet trucks
Staff pulling heavy loads by hand get tired and hurt.
Our answer: The EP F4 lithium pallet truck, light and simple, from a standard socket.
No in-house engineers
When a truck breaks, stock stops moving.
Our answer: Planned servicing and breakdown cover from our own engineers.
Which EP machine for which retail job
Typical choices for shops, supermarkets, cash and carries and wholesalers.
| The job | EP machine | Why it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Moving pallets from the bay to the back store | EP F4 or EPL154 pallet truck | Lithium walk-behind pallet trucks. The F4 lifts 1,500 kg and charges from a socket. |
| Unloading lorries quickly | RPL201 ride-on pallet truck | Stand-on pallet truck for longer runs and busy delivery bays. |
| Stacking stock in the back store | DS3 or ESL122 stacker | Pedestrian stackers lift to about 3 m in tight stores. |
| Picking orders in a wholesale warehouse | TPL251 or JX0 order picker | Low-level picking along the aisle, or vertical picking from upper shelves. |
| Putting pallets into racking | 3-wheel forklifts or reach trucks | Compact trucks for narrow aisles and higher racking. |
| Yard and delivery work at a cash and carry | EP CPD20L1 or EP EFL25-PRO | Lithium-ion counterbalance trucks for the yard and the bay. |
Not sure? We'll visit your site for free, measure aisles, doors and loads, and recommend the right machines. Book a site survey
Small trucks, big difference
Swapping manual pallet trucks for electric ones is one of the quickest wins in a busy store. Staff move more, with less effort and fewer injuries.
Lithium-ion means no battery maintenance at all: plug in at the end of the day or on a break, from a normal socket.
- Light, quiet and easy to use
- Charges from a standard socket
- No battery watering or acid
- Less strain on staff than manual trucks
- Fully maintained hire available
Quick to charge, easy to use
★★★★★"Very impressed with our new electric power pallet truck. Our drivers are raving about the size and simplicity of charging and available power."
Ronan Gantly, Transport Manager, Phloor
★★★★★"So easy to deal with and helpful, very happy with the pallet truck and will buy again."
Tony Byrne, Google review
Automate your wholesale warehouse
For wholesalers and retail distribution centres, EP automated pallet trucks and order pickers take over repetitive moves, such as pallets from goods in to storage, or completed orders to dispatch.
- No floor wires or reflectors
- Works around people safely
- Book a live demo at our Navan warehouse
Safety and inspections for retail
Even a small pallet truck needs looking after, and every forklift needs regular thorough examinations.
Republic of Ireland
Forklifts must have a thorough examination by a competent person at least every 12 months, or every 6 months if used to lift people, under the General Application Regulations 2007 (S.I. 299/2007, Schedule 1). Our engineers carry out and certify these GA1 examinations.
Northern Ireland
LOLER (NI) 1999 sets the same intervals: a thorough examination at least every 12 months, or every 6 months for equipment lifting people. Our Portadown engineers carry out LOLER examinations across all six counties.
People and trucks
Keep trucks and customers apart where you can. EP safety lights and speed limits help where you can't.
Manual handling
Electric pallet trucks cut the pushing and pulling that causes back injuries in stores.
Sources: S.I. 299/2007 Schedule 1 · LOLER (NI) 1999 · HSA forklift guidance · HSENI forklift trucks
Buy, hire or finance retail equipment
Every option comes with servicing by our own engineers and genuine EP parts.
Buy new
Own the truck outright, with the EP warranty, delivery, commissioning and operator handover on site. In-stock machines with prices are on our offers page.
See this month's offers →Contract hire
A new EP machine for a fixed monthly payment, from 12 months, with servicing, repairs and thorough examinations included. Popular for multi-store fleets that want one monthly cost.
See contract hire →Finance
Spread the cost of buying with leasing or hire purchase. Our volume with EP earns strong rates, and we pass them on.
See finance options →Retail equipment and service across Ireland
From Dublin supermarkets to cash and carries in Cork, Galway and Belfast, we deliver and service EP equipment across all 32 counties. Our Navan and Portadown depots, plus engineers based in Dublin, Cork, Waterford and Mayo, mean a local response for multi-site retailers on both sides of the border.
Clearlift Navan
Halltown, Dunderry, Co. Meath, C15 N8C4. Head office, hire fleet and our EP demo warehouse. Engineers based in Navan, Dublin, Cork, Waterford and Mayo.
Clearlift Portadown
Unit 3 Carn Drive, Carn Industrial Estate, Portadown, Co. Armagh, BT63 5WJ. Engineers covering all six counties, with quotes for NI customers in sterling.
Delivery, hire and mobile engineers in all 32 counties. See all locations
Retail and wholesale equipment questions
What's the best pallet truck for a shop?
For most shops, a lithium-ion walk-behind pallet truck like the EP F4. It lifts 1,500 kg, is light enough to use on the shop floor and charges from a normal socket. See the F4.
Do I need a forklift or a stacker for my back store?
If you're stacking pallets up to about 3 m in a small store, a pedestrian stacker like the EP DS3 is usually enough and costs far less than a forklift. Higher racking or yard work needs a forklift or reach truck.
Can you supply equipment for several stores?
Yes. We supply and maintain fleets across multiple sites in Ireland and Northern Ireland, on one contract with one monthly cost if you hire.
Do staff need training to use an electric pallet truck?
Operators must be trained and competent for the equipment they use. We do an operator handover with every delivery. For formal certified training, use an accredited trainer.
Can we hire instead of buying?
Yes. Our contract hire runs from 12 months, at a fixed monthly cost with servicing, repairs and thorough examinations included. We don't do short-term or weekly hire. See contract hire.
Do you do free site surveys?
Yes. We visit your site anywhere in Ireland or Northern Ireland, check aisle widths, door heights, floors, ramps and loads, and recommend the right machines in writing. There is no charge and no obligation.
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