The Pfaff EHH PS combines operator-walked manual drive with a powered electric-hydraulic lift. The operator moves the stacker between positions by hand, then raises the load at the press of a button rather than working a foot pump. For sites lifting several times an hour, that removes the single most tiring part of using a manual stacker, at a considerably lower cost than a fully powered ride-on or electric-drive machine.
Five lift heights are available, from 900 mm for low-level and bench work up to 3,500 mm for industrial racking. The 1,000 kg models run on a 965 mm wheelbase with a 1,440 mm turning radius; the 1,200 kg models step up to 1,155 mm and 1,760 mm respectively. Battery and charger are supplied with the machine.
Key Features
- Powered electric-hydraulic lift — no foot pumping, with overload protection built in
- Manual operator-walked drive — lower cost and simpler upkeep than a powered-drive stacker
- Finely metered lowering — pressure relief valve and adjustable lowering valve for controlled load placement
- Supplied with battery and charger — ready to work on delivery
- Parking brake retention — the machine is held when parked
- Precision-profile welded mast with maintenance-free fork carriage guide rollers
Where Is It Used?
The EHH PS suits occasional to medium-duty stacking where a full forklift would be over-specified or simply will not fit. Typical applications include warehouse racking, loading and unloading vehicles, goods-in and despatch areas, workshop and production feed, and stock rooms behind retail floors. Because the drive is manual, no licence or plant training regime is required beyond competent-operator instruction, and there is no traction battery to manage.
Pre-Use Checks
- Confirm the thorough examination is in date and the report is available.
- Check the battery charge indicator and that the charging lead is disconnected and stowed before moving off.
- Inspect forks for cracks, bending or wear, and check the fork carriage guide rollers run freely.
- Test the lift and lower functions through full travel with no load.
- Apply and release the parking brake to confirm it holds.
- Check load and steering rollers for flats, embedded debris or damage.
- Confirm the load is within the rated capacity at 600 mm load centre and is stable on the forks.
Safety
- Rated capacity applies up to 2.5 m lift height. Above that, refer to the residual capacity chart in the operating manual before lifting.
- Capacity is quoted at a 600 mm load centre. Loads with a greater centre of gravity distance reduce the safe working load.
- Never allow anyone to stand beneath a raised load or raised forks.
- Do not use the stacker to lift or transport people.
- Travel with the forks lowered and the load tilted back against the fork carriage.
- Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area in accordance with the manual.
- Under LOLER 1998 this equipment requires thorough examination at least every 12 months by a competent person.
Downloads
A stacker lifts as well as moves. Where loads only need moving at floor level, a hand pallet truck is lighter and cheaper.
Certification & Standards
- CE marked and supplied with EC Declaration of Conformity
- Designed and manufactured to EN ISO 3691-5 for pedestrian-controlled industrial trucks
- Manufactured by Pfaff-Silberblau, part of the Columbus McKinnon group
- Thorough examination required under LOLER 1998 Regulation 9 at intervals not exceeding 12 months
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the battery and charger included?
These units are supplied with battery and charger. The manufacturer's datasheet and operating manual differ slightly on this point, so we confirm the exact scope of supply in writing on every order before despatch.
Q: Does the operator need a licence to use it?
No forklift licence is required, because the stacker is walked by the operator rather than driven. Employers must still provide competent-operator instruction and ensure the machine is used within its rated capacity.
Q: What is the difference between the EHH PS and the EHH PSE?
Both are manually walked with a powered lift. The PSE has a tighter turning radius and a four-load-roller chassis, making it the better choice in confined spaces, while the PS range offers higher capacities up to 1,200 kg and lift heights up to 3,500 mm.
Q: How is the battery charged?
From a standard mains socket using the supplied charger. The EHH PSE uses a maintenance-free semi-traction battery that charges from any 230 V plug socket.
Q: Can it lift its full rated capacity to maximum height?
The rated capacity applies up to 2.5 m of lift. Above that height the safe working load reduces — check the residual capacity chart in the operating manual before lifting.
Q: Does it need a LOLER inspection?
Yes. As lifting equipment used at work it requires thorough examination by a competent person at intervals not exceeding 12 months, and after any exceptional event.
Q: Will it fit through a standard doorway?
Overall width across the range is 750 mm to 850 mm depending on model, so most units pass through a standard commercial doorway. Check the specification table for the exact model and confirm your mast retracted height against any low headroom.
Q: What lead time should I expect?
These are built to order and lead times vary by model. Contact us for current availability before placing your order.
