Grade A used Euro pallets for sale (1200 x 800 mm)
A Grade A used Euro pallet is a used 1200 x 800 x 144 mm EPAL Euro pallet sorted into class A, the first of the three classes in EPAL's quality classification for used Euro pallets.
For loads that need an exchangeable EPAL Euro pallet, bought used. Also sold as A-grade. Every quote names the class and the delivered price.
Grade A used Euro pallet specification
A Grade A used Euro pallet keeps the EPAL Euro pallet build of 1200 x 800 x 144 mm, 11 boards, 9 blocks and 78 nails, with four-way entry.
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 1200 x 800 x 144 mm
- Condition
- Used, EPAL class Aalso sold as A-grade
- Construction
- 11 boards, 9 blocks, 78 nails
- Deck and bottom boards
- 22 to 24 mm thick
- Material
- WoodEPAL excludes poplar wood
- Entry
- Four-way
- Weight
- About 25 kg
- Safe working load
- 1,500 kgEPAL rating for a fit-for-use EPAL Euro pallet
- Bottom pallet of a laden stack
- Up to 5,500 kgon a solid, even surface
- Marks
- EPAL oval marks, IPPC mark, EPAL control stapleplus a repair marking nail on repaired pallets
Every board and block measurement, and the euro pallet height, is in our sizes guide.
What Grade A means for a used Euro pallet
Grade A means the pallet sits in class A, the first of three classes (A, B and C) in the quality classification EPAL published in November 2021 for used EPAL Euro pallets.
EPAL's quality guide sets criteria across the three classes, such as wood moisture of 22% or less, light-coloured wood and no contamination, and shows which class each belongs to in a chart.
Every used EPAL Euro pallet also has to stay exchangeable. EPAL rules a pallet out of exchange in six cases.
- A board is missing, or broken across or diagonally.
- A board is splintered so that more than one nail shank shows.
- A block is missing, or split so that more than one nail shank shows.
- Twisted blocks stand out by more than 10 mm.
- The pallet no longer meets its safe working load, or contamination could affect the payload.
- Unacceptable components are used.
Class A is the cleanest of the three and class C the most worn, and the guide to pallet grades shows each.
How much weight does a Grade A Euro pallet hold?
A fit-for-use EPAL Euro pallet holds a 1,500 kg safe working load, and the bottom pallet of a laden stack carries up to 5,500 kg on a solid, even surface, according to EPAL.
1,500 kgsafe working load of one fit-for-use EPAL Euro pallet
5,500 kgon the bottom pallet of a laden stack, solid floor
EPAL's 1,500 kg rating is for a pallet fit for use; the six exchange rules above list the damage that takes a used pallet out of exchange. Forklift forks enter from all four sides. The full method is in the guide to how much weight a pallet can hold.
Grade A used Euro pallets for export
A used wooden Euro pallet shipped abroad, or from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, needs ISPM 15 treatment and a legible ISPM 15 mark.
- Heat treatment
- 56°C at the core for 30 minutes
- Mark position
- Both central blocks, long sides
- Certificate
- Cannot replace the mark
- Heat treatment holds the wood at 56°C for at least 30 continuous minutes through the whole profile, core included (GOV.UK).
- On a heat-treated EPAL Euro pallet, the marks sit on both central blocks of the long sides.
- A legible mark removes the need for a separate phytosanitary certificate; a certificate cannot replace the mark.
- EPAL prohibits methyl bromide treatment for its pallets.
Treated pallets in other sizes are listed under heat treated pallets.
Grade A Euro pallet stack height and weight
A stack of 15 Grade A Euro pallets stands 2.16 m high and weighs about 375 kg, because each EPAL Euro pallet is 144 mm high and about 25 kg.
| Pallets | Stack height | Stack weight (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1.44 m | 250 kg |
| 15 | 2.16 m | 375 kg |
| 20 | 2.88 m | 500 kg |
Grade A Euro pallet delivery and price
There is no minimum order for Grade A Euro pallets, and each load is priced to your postcode, with the pallets and delivery in one figure.
- Your postcode
- Sets the delivery price and the day we can deliver
- Unloading
- Tell us if you have a forklift on site or need a tail-lift lorry
- Minimum order
- None, from one pallet to a full load
- Lead time
- Usually 1 to 3 working days; the date is confirmed on every quote
- Price follows
- The class, the quantity, heat treatment and the delivery distance
Get a Grade A Euro pallet quote
Tell us the quantity and where the load is going.
- QuantityA one-off order or a regular delivery
- ExportWhether the pallets need the ISPM 15 mark
- RackingThe rack type, for racked loads
- DeliveryPostcode, the date you need them and any access limits
More Euro pallets for sale
Every Euro pallet product shares the 1200 x 800 mm footprint; the class, the licence and the material set the difference.
See every grade side by side on the euro pallets page.
Grade A Euro pallet FAQs
What does Grade A mean for a Euro pallet?
Grade A is a used EPAL Euro pallet sorted into class A, which the EPAL quality classification ranks first of three, ahead of B and C.
How much weight does a Grade A Euro pallet hold?
A fit-for-use EPAL Euro pallet carries a 1,500 kg safe working load, and the bottom pallet of a laden stack carries up to 5,500 kg on a solid, even surface, according to EPAL.
Who repairs a used EPAL Euro pallet?
Only an EPAL-licensed repairer, using dimensionally accurate components. A repaired EPAL pallet carries a repair marking nail.
Does a used Euro pallet need heat treatment for export?
Yes. Wooden pallets shipped abroad, or from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, need ISPM 15 treatment and a legible ISPM 15 mark.
Is a Grade A Euro pallet the same as a new one?
No. A Grade A Euro pallet is a used EPAL pallet in class A, while a new EPAL Euro pallet is unused and made by an EPAL-licensed manufacturer.
