Most electric pallets in this class work on 24 volts. That’s enough for a flat floor and moderate routes, and for a large part of the warehouse it’s just fine. But as soon as there’s a ramp, a gentle climb, a longer route or another shift, the 24V machine starts to run at its limit — it’s slower under load and the battery lasts less than intended.

Baoli KBP 14H solves that limit by going to 48 V. Carrying capacity is 1,400 kilograms, battery 30 Ah lithium-ion, and it is charged for two hours on a regular 230 V socket.

Electric pallet truck Baoli KBP 14H capacity 1,400 kg

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Why 48 V makes a difference

A higher voltage means that the machine does the same work with less current. The practical consequences are seen in three places.

Behavior under load. A machine with a full pallet on a gentle climb does not lose any visible speed. At lower voltages, the climb is where the machine first feels “missing”.

Warming up. Less current means less heating of the motor, cables and control electronics. Less heating means a longer life of those components — and it is they, not the mechanics, that most often fail on electric pallet trucks that work intensively.

Battery usage. A capacity of 30 Ah at 48 V carries significantly more energy than the same 30 Ah at 24 V. That’s why the figure “30 Ah” in this case should not be misleading — the machine works longer than the figure itself suggests.

Two hours on a regular outlet

This is the information that is worth the most in practice: full charge in about two hours, on a standard 230 V socket.

It follows from this that three things change the organization of the warehouse:

  • There is no filling station. A lithium battery does not release hydrogen during charging, so it does not need a separate ventilated room. The charger is next to the workplace.
  • No replacement battery. Two hours are spent in a break or in the transition between shifts, so one machine with one battery covers two-shift work.
  • No electrolyte maintenance. No topping up of distilled water, no level checking, no equalizing filling.

The lithium battery can also be charged partially, without any damage — twenty minutes during the lunch break restores a significant part of the capacity. Details of the differences in the text lithium-ion or lead-acid battery, and about care in the text maintenance of the traction battery.

Load capacity 1,400 kg — for whom it is suitable

Carrying capacity is 1,400 kilograms. It covers the standard Euro-pallet with most of the goods that are driven in practice — beverages, food, packaging, building materials in bags, textiles, parts.

If you regularly drive heavier goods, this machine is not the choice — you need it EP 20-111 with 2,000 kg and a platform for the driver. As always, the load capacity is chosen with a margin: a machine that works at its maximum every time lasts less.

Who is it intended for?

KBP 14H makes the most sense when:

  • the routes are longer — tens of meters, several times an hour
  • on the road there is a ramp, a slight rise or crossing over a threshold
  • it is done in two shifts or with an uneven workload during the day
  • there is no room or will to build a charging room
  • the machine must be ready quickly, without waiting for eight hours
  • it is done in the food industry or cold storage, where gases from filling are not acceptable

If the route is short, flat and there is one shift, cheaper EP15-03 or KBP 15L they do the same job for less money. If the pallets are not only driven but also lifted into the rack, you need it stacker.

KBP 14H compared to other palleters

Model Carrying capacity Battery Price
EP15-03 1,500 kg 24 V / 20 Ah Li-ion €1,150 + VAT
KBP 15L 1,500 kg 24 V / 30 Ah Li-ion €2,200 + VAT
EPT20-15ET 1,500 kg 24 V / 85 Ah + charger 10 A €2,400 + VAT
KBP 14H 1,400 kg 48 V / 30 Ah Li-ion €3,800 + VAT
EP 20-111 / 111Li 2,000 kg 24 V 345 Ah lead or 205 Ah Li-ion €8,600 + VAT

The prices listed in this text were current on the day of publication (September 26, 2026). Prices change — always check the current amount on the product page or on inquiry.

The KBP 14H is the only one in this group with 48 V. That’s why it’s more expensive than models with the same or higher capacity — you pay for behavior under load and charging speed, not capacity.

If you need weighing at the receipt of goods, the EPT20-15ET is still the only choice in the offer — we wrote about it in the text electric pallet truck with scale and printer.

Table of specifications

Item Value
Carrying capacity 1,400 kg
Battery 48 V / 30 Ah, lithium-ion
Charging about 2 hours, on a 230 V socket
Partial charging allowed, no damage to the battery
Battery maintenance there is no electrolyte topping up or equalizing charging
Filling station is not required
Purpose horizontal transport of pallets, longer routes, two-shift work
Guarantee for legal entities 12 months*

Price

The current amount is on the product page, and you can get the exact offer on request.

Baoli electric pallet trucks on offer

Look at the models we offer and choose the performance for your business.

Look at the offerCall 021/6040-505

Payment for registered business entities in the Republic of Serbia is made in dinar equivalent at the middle exchange rate of the NBS on the day of payment. The guarantee for legal entities is 12 months*.

Before ordering, it’s worth checking the dimensions of the forks, the width across the forks and the height of the lowered forks — these determine whether the machine will fit into your pallets and pass through your narrowest aisle. Let us know the type of pallet and the narrowest aisle, so we check before ordering.

Use for an offer inquiry form or call 021/6040-505. You can find the entire offer on the page electric pallet trucks, and you can service schedule here.

* The guarantee is contracted in accordance with the valid laws of the Republic of Serbia.