Dolav and plastic pallet boxes
1200 x 1000 and 1200 x 800 mm
A rigid plastic pallet box (Dolav-type) is a one-piece moulded box on skids, washed clean and filled again trip after trip.
- Solid or vented sides
- New or used
Pallet boxes for sale
We supply pallet boxes for sale in plastic, wood and cardboard, rigid or folding, on 1200 x 1000 and 1200 x 800 mm footprints, new or used, delivered across the UK.
A rigid plastic pallet box holds about 610 litres, and every quote names the exact box with the load and stacking figures its maker publishes.
Pallet boxes for sale in plastic, wooden, folding and cardboard
We supply pallet boxes for sale in rigid plastic, wooden, folding plastic and cardboard, each built on a pallet footprint so a forklift or pallet truck lifts it full.
Wooden pallet boxes
1200 x 1000, 1200 x 800 and 800 x 600 mm
A wooden pallet box is a timber box on a pallet base, built from hinged collars stacked to the height you need, or with fixed sides built to order.
- Plywood lid on request
- Heat treated for export
Folding plastic pallet boxes
1200 x 1000 and 1200 x 800 mm
A folding plastic pallet box is a plastic box whose walls fold down onto its base, so empty boxes travel back flat.
- Drop gates for side access
- Returns folded
Cardboard pallet boxes
1200 x 1000, 1200 x 800, 1000 x 1000 and 800 x 600 mm
A cardboard pallet box is a corrugated sleeve and cap fixed on a pallet, used for one trip and recycled at the far end.
- Octabins for loose goods
- On a heat-treated pallet on request
Pallet box sizes and capacities
Pallet boxes come on 1200 x 1000 and 1200 x 800 mm in rigid and folding plastic, and on 1000 x 1000 and 800 x 600 mm as well in wood and cardboard, and a rigid plastic 1200 x 1000 mm box holds about 610 litres.
| Type | Footprint (mm) | Height (inside for cardboard) | Capacity | Sides | Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigid plastic (Dolav-type), solid | 1200 x 1000 | 740 to 770 mm | about 610 litres | Solid | Skids |
| Rigid plastic (Dolav-type), vented | 1200 x 1000 | 790 mm | about 610 litres | Vented | 2 or 3 skids |
| Wooden, collar-built | 1200 x 1000 · 1200 x 800 · 800 x 600 | 195 to 200 mm per collar, stacked to height | Set by the number of collars | Hinged timber boards | Wooden pallet |
| Wooden, fixed sides | Built to your size | Built to your size | Named on the quote | Timber or plywood | Wooden pallet |
| Folding plastic | 1200 x 1000 | 975 mm | 840 litres | Solid, two drop gates | Moulded pallet base |
| Folding plastic | 1200 x 800 | 960 mm | Named on the quote | Named on the quote | Named on the quote |
| Cardboard sleeve and cap | 1200 x 1000 · 1200 x 800 · 1000 x 1000 · 800 x 600 | 900 · 660 to 675 · 900 · 680 mm; the 1000 x 1000 mm box is listed overall | Named on the quote | Corrugated board | Wooden pallet |
| Cardboard octabin | For 1200 x 1000 or 1140 x 1140 pallets | Named on the quote | Named on the quote | Eight-sided corrugated sleeve | Base tray on a pallet |
| Steel box pallet (EPAL) | 1200 x 800 inside | 970 mm | 750 litres (0.75 m3) | Steel mesh, two hinged panels | Steel frame |
Inside, the walls take space, so a rigid plastic box of 1200 x 1000 mm measures about 1120 x 920 x 600 mm inside, according to maker listings.
How much weight does a pallet box hold?
A pallet box holds 700 kg in a rigid plastic box, a folding plastic box is rated 600 kg on racking beams, and a steel EPAL box pallet carries 1,500 kg, according to the makers and EPAL.
| Type | Load (makers publish) | Box weight |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid plastic, 1200 x 1000 mm | 700 kg per box | about 40 kg |
| Wooden, collar-built | Set by the base pallet | Named on the quote |
| Folding plastic, 1200 x 1000 mm | 600 kg on racking beams | 58 kg |
| Cardboard | Named on the quote for the board grade | about 10 kg for a 1200 x 1000 mm box |
| Steel box pallet (EPAL) | 1,500 kg safe working load (EPAL) | 70 kg (EPAL) |
Your quote names the maker's model, not just the type, so the figure you plan around belongs to the box you receive.
How high do pallet boxes stack?
Pallet boxes stack 5 to 6 high when full for rigid plastic and 4 high for folding plastic, and folded empties stack up to 9 high.
| Type | Full | Empty |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid plastic | 5 to 6 high | Named on the quote |
| Folding plastic | 4 high | Up to 9 high, folded to 345 mm |
| Used plastic | 4 high | As the batch allows |
| Steel box pallet (EPAL) | Bottom box carries up to 6,000 kg of the stack (EPAL) | Named on the quote |
A folding box drops from 975 mm to 345 mm, so three empty boxes travel back in the space of one, and folding boxes travel to you folded.
Pallet boxes with lids
We supply pallet boxes with lids for every type, with a drop-on plastic lid for plastic boxes, a plywood lid for wooden boxes and a corrugated cap for cardboard boxes.
- Plastic
- A drop-on plastic lid fits the rigid and folding 1200 x 1000 mm boxes, new or used.
- Wooden
- A plywood lid closes the top collar, in 1200 x 1000, 1200 x 800 and 800 x 600 mm.
- Cardboard
- A corrugated cap closes the sleeve and comes with the box.
Which suits your goods, solid or vented pallet boxes?
Solid pallet boxes suit small parts, food production and recyclables, and vented pallet boxes suit fresh produce and goods that need air.
| Goods | Sides | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Small parts and components | Solid | Nothing falls through the walls |
| Food production and processing | Solid | Closed walls and a smooth inside wash clean, according to maker listings |
| Waste plastic, paper and recyclables | Solid or vented | Makers list both for recycling collection |
| Fresh produce and crops | Vented | Air reaches the goods through the slots |
| Bulk loose goods on a one-way trip | Closed corrugated walls (cardboard octabin) | Eight-sided sleeve, recycled at the far end |
Plastic pallet boxes come in HDPE (high density polyethylene) for the rigid boxes and polypropylene for the folding box, according to maker listings.
Solid and vented boxes both come new or used.
New and used pallet boxes
We supply new pallet boxes in every type and used plastic pallet boxes in 1200 x 1000 mm, solid or vented, rigid or folding, with lids where the batch has them.
New
Every type and size in the rows above, clean and unmarked, built to the maker's published figures.
Used
Plastic boxes in 1200 x 1000 mm at varying heights. Scuffs and old marks from earlier use show, and we tell you the side type, base and height of the batch before you order.
Used wooden and cardboard boxes are named on the quote if a batch is found.
Put new or used on the quote request, and add the destination if the boxes leave the UK.
Do pallet boxes need ISPM 15 for export?
Yes. Wooden pallet boxes and collars need ISPM 15 treatment and a legible mark for export from Great Britain to the EU, according to GOV.UK. Plastic and cardboard boxes do not, though a cardboard box on a wooden pallet needs a marked pallet.
- Plastic
- No treatment or mark, as ISPM 15 covers wood packaging and a plastic box has none.
- Wooden
- Heat treated and marked to ISPM 15, the box and its base pallet, as GOV.UK lists "box pallets" and "pallet collars" in the rules.
- Cardboard
- The box is exempt, but the wooden pallet under it needs the mark, so it comes on a heat-treated pallet on request.
The same rule covers wooden boxes moved from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, and other countries set their own rules for wood packaging.
Pallet box delivery and minimum order
We deliver pallet boxes to any UK site a lorry can reach, with no minimum order, whether for one box or a full load.
- Area
- Any UK site a lorry can reach.
- Minimum order
- None, whether one box or a full load.
- Lead time
- Stock boxes usually 1 to 3 working days; built-to-order wooden boxes usually 2 to 5 working days. The date is confirmed on every quote.
- Unloading
- Tell us whether there is a forklift on site, so the delivery is planned around it.
Pallet box price and what sets the cost
A pallet box's price depends on the material, the size, new or used, the lid and the delivery postcode.
- MaterialA cardboard box makes one trip, and a plastic or steel box is built for repeated trips, so each material is priced on its own.
- SizeA taller or larger box uses more material.
- New or usedUsed boxes are priced by the batch.
- LidA lid is priced as its own line.
- PostcodeDelivery is priced to your postcode.
Get a pallet box quote
Get a pallet box quote by sending the box type, size, number of boxes and delivery postcode, and we reply with a price the same working day.
When is a collar, a plastic pallet or a crate better than a pallet box?
A pallet collar, a plastic pallet or a wooden crate suits the load better than a pallet box when the box height must change, the goods need no walls, or the load must be fully closed for shipping.
| Option | Suits the load when | See |
|---|---|---|
| Pallet collar | The height changes from load to load, so add a collar or lift one off | pallet collars |
| Plastic pallet | The goods are stable and wrapped, need no walls, and the pallet must wash clean | plastic pallets |
| Wooden crate | The load must be closed on all six sides for export or heavy freight; solid wood needs the ISPM 15 mark | wooden crates |
Pallet box FAQs
What is a pallet box?
A pallet box is a box with fixed or hinged sides built on a pallet base, so a forklift lifts it full. We supply them in plastic, wood and cardboard, with a steel box pallet too.
What is a Dolav box?
A Dolav box is the common name for a rigid plastic pallet box, after the maker Dolav. The usual size is 1200 x 1000 mm on skids, holding about 610 litres.
What size is a standard pallet box?
The standard pallet box size is 1200 x 1000 mm, the UK standard pallet footprint, at about 740 to 790 mm high for a rigid plastic box. Wooden, cardboard and some plastic boxes also come in 1200 x 800 mm.
Where can I buy pallet boxes near me?
You can buy pallet boxes from us delivered to any UK site a lorry can reach, with no minimum order. Send your postcode on the quote form or call +44 7440 280642.
