Pfaff-Silberblau HV Manual Hydraulic Hand Stacker

1,000 kg Capacity | 900 mm or 1,600 mm Lift Heights | Integrated Park Brake | CE Marked

The Pfaff-Silberblau HV is a manual hydraulic hand stacker that bridges the gap between a hand pallet truck and a counterbalance forklift, pairing a 1,000 kg capacity with mast-based lift to 900 mm or 1,600 mm depending on variant. The operator pumps a hand lever to raise the load progressively, making it ideal for stacking pallets onto racking, loading workbenches or lifting onto vehicle tail-lifts. A factory-integrated parking brake is standard; engineered and manufactured by Pfaff-Silberblau (Columbus McKinnon Group).

Key Features

• Three configurations — HV 1008 PUR lifts to 900 mm with 179 kg capacity at full lift; HV 1016 PUR lifts to 1,600 mm with 205 kg at full lift; HV 1016 Nylon offers the higher 1,600 mm lift with Nylon load rollers for floor types that mark with PUR.
• Integrated parking brake as standard — unlike the pallet truck range where the brake is an optional extra, the HV stacker comes with a factory-fitted parking brake. Necessary equipment for any stacker because the raised load creates instability if the truck rolls.
• Hand-pumped hydraulic mast — no electrical supply required. The operator works a hand lever to drive the lift cylinder.
• 1,122 mm fork length — suits standard UK pallets (1,000 × 1,200 mm) and Euro pallets (800 × 1,200 mm) entered from the long side. The 90 mm lowered fork height clears all EN 13698-compliant pallets.
• 570 mm outside fork width — slightly wider than the standard pallet truck (540 mm) to provide additional lateral stability when lifting loads to height.
• Robust mast and chassis construction — the mast guide system uses hardened steel rails with low-friction nylon guides. The chassis is powder-coated steel.
• Choice of PUR or Nylon load rollers — PUR for warehouse epoxy and standard concrete; Nylon for floors that scuff or mark with polyurethane (some food-grade and cleanroom floor coatings).

Technical Specifications

Common specifications:

More About This Product

The Pfaff-Silberblau HV is a manual hydraulic hand stacker designed to bridge the gap between a hand pallet truck (which lifts only enough to clear the floor) and a counterbalance forklift. It combines a 1,000 kg lift capacity with mast-based lift to either 900 mm or 1,600 mm working height, depending on the variant chosen. The truck is pumped by hand: the operator works a lever to drive the hydraulic ram, raising the load progressively. Where the scissor truck (HS 10B) lifts a pallet at floor level to an ergonomic working height, the HV is designed to stack pallets onto racking or low-height workstations — loading workbenches, stacking goods two-high on shelving, or lifting onto vehicle tail-lifts. Standard equipment includes a factory-integrated parking brake. Engineered and manufactured by Pfaff-Silberblau (Columbus McKinnon Group).

Where Is the HV Stacker Used?

The HV stacker is the right tool for low-volume stacking operations — lifting loads onto workbenches, double-stacking pallets on light-duty shelving, transferring pallets onto trailer tail-lifts, and loading workshop saw benches and assembly stations. It does not replace a counterbalance forklift for racking operations, but it covers the lower-height lifting that would otherwise require a forklift just to lift onto a 1.5 metre rack beam.

The 900 mm HV 1008 is sufficient for loading onto most workbenches and for double-stacking standard 1,000 mm pallets two-high. The 1,600 mm HV 1016 lifts onto the second beam level of standard pallet racking and onto raised goods-out staging platforms. Operations that occasionally need to lift higher than a pallet truck but don't justify the cost or operator training of a powered forklift specify the HV.

The reduced capacity at full lift (179 to 205 kg) reflects the practical reality that the mast and forks become unstable with heavy loads at height. Most workstation loading involves loads well below this figure — tooling boxes, components, sub-assemblies, and parts pallets typically run 50 to 150 kg.

Recommended Pre-Use Checks

1. Visually inspect the forks, mast, and frame for damage, cracks, or deformation.
2. Check the mast guides and lift chains for free movement and signs of wear.
3. Check the load rollers and steering rollers for free rotation.
4. Test the lift function from fully lowered to fully raised, with the unladen forks.
5. Test the lower function — the truck should lower smoothly and controllably from any height.
6. Test the parking brake — it should engage and release positively.
7. Confirm the hydraulic system holds pressure at the raised position for 30 seconds.
8. Inspect for hydraulic oil leaks.
9. Verify the data plate is legible.

Safety Information

• Do not exceed the rated capacity at the working lift height. The 1,000 kg rating applies at the lowered position only; capacity decreases as the load is raised.
• Do not use to lift personnel under any circumstances.
• Distribute the load evenly across both forks. Off-centre loading on a raised stacker is the primary cause of tip-over.
• Always engage the parking brake before lifting or lowering.
• Do not move the truck under load with the forks fully raised. Lower the load completely before travelling any distance.
• Stack only on stable, level surfaces. Do not stack on inclines or soft ground.
• Inspect lifting chains at every annual examination — chains stretched beyond manufacturer tolerance must be replaced.
• Rated for ambient temperature -10°C to +50°C.
• Inspect annually under PUWER 1998 and BGV D27. The mast assembly should receive particular attention.

Downloads

• Pfaff HV Hand Stacker Datasheet (EN, PDF)
• Pfaff HV Operating Manual (DE/EN/FR, PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions