Used plastic pallets
1200 x 1000 and 1200 x 800 mm
A used plastic pallet is a second-hand nestable, stackable or rackable pallet, with scuffs and marks from earlier use.
See used plastic pallets →Heavy duty plastic pallets for sale
A heavy duty plastic pallet is a 1200 x 1000 mm plastic pallet on three runners, five runners or a full perimeter base, some with a steel insert, that carries a published racking load. We supply them new or used across the UK, with the 1200 x 800 mm size on three runners, and every quote names the model and its maker's figures.
Heavy duty plastic pallet specification
A heavy duty plastic pallet measures 1200 x 1000 mm and stands 150 to 165 mm high on runners or a perimeter base, on the models makers list.
- Sizes
- 1200 x 1000 mm; 1200 x 800 mm on three runners
- Base
- Three runners, five runners or a full perimeter base
- Height
- 150 to 165 mm, according to maker listings
- Deck
- Open grid, perforated or closed, by model
- Entry
- Named on the quote
- Plastic
- Recycled or new; the polymer is named per model on the quote
- Typical uses
- Beam racking, block-stacking heavy loads, roller conveyors, closed loops
- Condition
- New, or used where stock allows
- Loads
- Static, dynamic and racking ranges set out below
- Export
- No ISPM 15 treatment or mark needed for plastic
The size is the same UK standard footprint as a wooden 1200 x 1000 mm pallet, so heavy duty plastic pallets fit the same trailers. Racking fit depends on beam spacing, and the base under the deck is what differs.
What makes a plastic pallet heavy duty?
A plastic pallet is heavy duty when its base spreads the load on runners or a perimeter frame and its maker publishes a racking load for it.
A nestable plastic pallet stands on nine hollow feet instead, and makers give it no racking figure at all. Runners and a perimeter base put more plastic under the deck, so the pallet can sit across two racking beams or carry a heavy load stacked on the floor.
Some makers also mould a steel insert into the pallet for beam racking.
What builds do heavy duty plastic pallets come in?
Heavy duty plastic pallets come in three runners, five runners, a full perimeter base and a steel insert builds, and the build decides where the pallet works best.
| Build | Base | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Three runners | Three runners under the deck, running one way | Pallet trucks, floor stacking and racking that the maker rates |
| Five runners | Five runners, across or along the deck | Heavier static loads and racking |
| Full perimeter base | A frame of runners round all four edges, joined in the middle | Racking, automated lines and stacking loaded pallets |
| Steel insert | Steel moulded inside the deck or runners | Beam racking, with a racking load its maker publishes |
Runner models suit some roller conveyors, matched to the rail spacing. If the pallets are going into beam racking, our page on rackable plastic pallets sets out how a pallet sits on the beams.
How much weight can a heavy duty plastic pallet hold?
A 1200 x 1000 mm heavy duty plastic pallet holds 5,000 to 8,000 kg standing still, 1,500 to 4,000 kg on a moving forklift and 1,000 to 2,000 kg on racking beams, according to maker listings.
| Figure | Range across six models | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Static load | 5,000 to 8,000 kg (5 to 8 tonnes) | Stacked on a flat floor, standing still |
| Dynamic load | 1,500 to 4,000 kg | Moving on a forklift or pallet truck |
| Racking load | 1,000 to 2,000 kg | Resting on two racking beams |
| Pallet weight | About 21 to 38 kg | The empty pallet, heaviest with a steel insert |
| Height | 150 to 165 mm | Floor to top of the deck |
The ranges cover six models listed by three UK sellers and are not a rating of ours, and each quote names the exact model and the figures its maker publishes for it.
Does the racking load depend on your racking? Yes, the beam spacing and the load per pallet decide which model fits, so the quote form asks for both.
New and used heavy duty plastic pallets
We supply heavy duty plastic pallets new, or used where stock allows, and the quote names the condition of every pallet.
- New
- Unused, from the maker, with its published figures
- Used
- Scuffs and small chips from earlier use show
- Regular orders
- Repeat orders of the same build and size, dated on each quote
Used heavy duty pallets cost less than new ones of the same build.
Heavy duty plastic pallet delivery and price
We deliver heavy duty plastic pallets to any UK site a lorry can reach, with no minimum order, whether for one pallet or a full load.
- Your postcode
- Sets the delivery price and the day
- Minimum order
- None, whether one pallet or a full load
- Lead time
- Stock sizes usually 1 to 3 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
- Access
- Height limits, booking-in times or a loading bay
- Price follows
- The build, size, condition, colour, number of pallets and distance
Does a heavy duty plastic pallet cost more than a nestable one? Yes, it carries more plastic, so a runner or perimeter model is priced above a nestable pallet of the same size.
Get a heavy duty plastic pallet quote
Tell us the build, the size, how many pallets you need and where they are going; the quote covers the pallets and delivery in one figure.
- Buildthree runners, five runners, perimeter base, steel insert or not sure
- Size1200 x 1000 mm, 1200 x 800 mm or another size
- Conditionnew or used
- Quantitya one-off order or a regular delivery
- Rackingbeam spacing and load per pallet, if the pallets go on beams
- Deliverypostcode, the date you need them and any access limits
More plastic pallets for sale
We sell plastic pallets on more product pages for used stock, the Euro size, nestable designs, hygienic decks and the half size.
Plastic euro pallets
1200 x 800 mm
A plastic euro pallet takes the Euro footprint in nestable, stackable or rackable designs.
See plastic euro pallets →
Nestable plastic pallets
1200 x 1000, 1200 x 800 and 800 x 600 mm
A nestable plastic pallet stands on hollow feet that drop into the pallet below when it is empty.
See nestable plastic pallets →
Hygienic plastic pallets
1200 x 1000 and 1200 x 800 mm
A hygienic plastic pallet has a closed, smooth deck that washes down between loads.
See hygienic plastic pallets →
Plastic half pallets (800 x 600)
800 x 600 mm
A plastic half pallet carries shop-floor displays and store deliveries.
See plastic half pallets →Every style and size sits side by side on our plastic pallets page.
Heavy duty plastic pallet FAQs
How much does a heavy duty plastic pallet weigh?
A 1200 x 1000 mm heavy duty plastic pallet weighs about 21 to 38 kg across the models makers list. Runner and perimeter models sit at about 21 to 28 kg, and a steel insert adds the rest.
Can a nestable plastic pallet be heavy duty?
No. By this page's definition, a nestable pallet stands on feet and carries no racking figure. Makers do list heavier nestable models with reinforced feet for floor loads, and the quote names their figures.
Do heavy duty plastic pallets need ISPM 15 for export?
No. Heavy duty plastic pallets need no ISPM 15 treatment or mark, because GOV.UK limits ISPM 15 to wood packaging material.
Do you sell heavy duty wooden pallets?
Yes. We sell new or used perimeter base wooden pallets in heavy duty, 1200 x 1000 mm, for racking and heavy loads. They go on the same quote as plastic pallets.
