Electric stackers combine powered lift and powered travel capabilities to make daily lifting and stacking tasks safer and simpler for your workforce.
This guide will help you understand where electric stackers fit within Lift Safe’s wider stacker range, how they differ from manual and semi-electric alternatives, and what to consider when selecting the most suitable model for your application.
Who are electric stackers for?
Electric stackers are best suited to operations where stacking is frequent, loads are heavier and travel distances are longer, making manual movement more inefficient. Electric stackers are commonly used where:
- Loads are handled repeatedly during each shift
- Travel distances are longer or more frequent
- Lift heights extend into mid-to-high racking
- Operator comfort and efficiency are priorities
- Manual or semi-electric solutions are no longer sufficient
Typical environments include warehouses, logistics centres, production facilities, distribution hubs and larger retail back-of-house operations, especially where space constraints still favour stackers over forklifts.
How electric stackers work
Electric stackers use a combination of battery-powered drive motors and lift motors to handle all aspects of movement and lifting:
- Powered lift and descent, controlled via ergonomic controls
- Powered drive, allowing smooth forward and reverse travel
- Rechargeable battery systems, designed for sustained daily use
- Integrated braking and safety systems to support controlled operation
Because both lift and travel are powered, electric stackers deliver consistent performance regardless of load weight, reducing variability between operators and improving overall handling efficiency.
Key product features of our electric stackers
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Capacity | Electric stackers are designed to handle heavier palletised loads — typically from ~1,000 kg upwards depending on model — supporting more demanding lifting tasks than manual and semi-electric alternatives. |
| Lift & Drive System | Fully electric lift and powered travel motors provide consistent, controlled lifting and movement, reducing operator effort and enabling higher productivity over long shifts. |
| Lift Height Range | Available across a wide range of lift heights — from low-level handling up to higher racking — allowing adaptation to different shelving and storage layouts. |
| Battery System | Rechargeable battery packs engineered for extended use, with onboard or plug-in charging options; selected to support frequent lifts and powered travel over longer periods. |
| Travel Control | Electric drive enables smooth forward and reverse travel, responsive steering and enhanced control — particularly useful in environments with longer travel routes or tighter manoeuvring. |
| Fork Options | Fork lengths and widths can be selected to suit standard pallet profiles or adapted for non-standard or bespoke loads, improving load stability and compatibility with load formats. |
| Chassis & Mast Construction | Robust steel frame and mast assembly engineered for dynamic load handling, ensuring stability during powered travel and stacking — particularly at elevated heights. |
| Safety & Braking | Integrated braking systems, controlled descent and operator-facing controls help maintain predictable handling and secure positioning during lift, travel and placement. |
| Operator Controls | Ergonomic control interfaces with intuitive lift and travel commands minimise operator strain and help maintain accuracy and productivity, even over extended use. |
| Compliance | CE marked and built in line with relevant European safety standards for fully powered lifting and material handling equipment. |
Choosing the right model
| Model | Max. Load | Max. Lift Height | Lift Type | Best Suited For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPEEDY LIGHT evo | Up to 1,000 kg | Up to ~3,500 mm | Fully electric lift & travel | Frequent light-to-medium pallet handling where compact size and ease of use are priorities |
| SPEEDY PLUS evo | Up to 1,200 kg | Up to ~4,000 mm | Fully electric lift & travel | General warehouse and logistics applications with regular stacking and moderate travel distances |
| MASTER LIGHT evo | Up to 1,200 kg | Up to ~4,500 mm | Fully electric lift & travel | Higher lift height requirements with consistent daily use and controlled pallet positioning |
| MASTER PLUS evo | Up to 1,500 kg | Up to ~5,000 mm | Fully electric lift & travel | Mid-to-high racking environments handling heavier palletised loads on a regular basis |
| DELTA AC-evo | Up to 1,600 kg | Up to ~5,500 mm | Fully electric lift & travel | High-throughput warehouse operations with heavier loads and longer travel cycles |
| DELTA TRX AC-evo | Up to 1,600 kg | Up to ~6,500 mm | Fully electric lift & travel | Very high racking and narrow-aisle environments where lift height and stability are critical |
| MAX AC-evo | Up to 2,000 kg | Up to ~6,500 mm | Fully electric lift & travel | Maximum-capacity handling in demanding warehouse or production environments with sustained use |
Use case profiles
| Environment | Common Tasks | Recommended Model(s) |
|---|---|---|
Small to medium warehouses |
Frequent pallet handling, short to moderate internal travel, low to mid-level racking | SPEEDY LIGHT evo SPEEDY PLUS evo |
General logistics & distribution |
Repeated stacking and repositioning of palletised goods across multiple work areas | SPEEDY PLUS evo MASTER LIGHT evo |
Warehouses with mid-to-high racking |
Placing and retrieving pallets at height with consistent, controlled lift cycles | MASTER LIGHT evo MASTER PLUS evo |
High-throughput warehouse operations |
Continuous handling of heavier pallets with longer travel distances throughout the shift | DELTA AC-evo |
Narrow aisles & dense storage layouts |
High-lift stacking where manoeuvrability and positioning accuracy are critical | DELTA TRX AC-evo |
Heavy-duty warehouse or production environments |
Handling very heavy palletised loads with frequent lift and travel cycles | MAX AC-evo |
Tooling and customisation
At Lift Safe, our electric stackers can be easily configured to better suit specialist tasks and applications so that they can better fit within your workforce operations. From custom fork dimensions to specialist attachments, configurations can be tailored to suit different types of pallets, loads profiles, working heights, space layouts and more.
Where standard models don’t fully meet your requirements, our manufacturers and technical teams can advise on bespoke adaptations to ensure your new lifting solution integrates seamlessly into your day-to-day workflow. Alternatively, you can request a completely custom lifter which will be designed completely around your specific briefs for the most optimal lifting solution that you can trust entirely.
Summary
Our electric stacker range is designed for higher-demand handling environments where productivity, consistency and operator comfort are key. By providing fully powered lift and travel, these stackers support frequent use, longer travel distances and higher lift heights, making them well suited to busy warehouse, logistics and production operations.
With this guide, you should now have the technical detail and real-world context needed to choose the most suitable model. If you’re deciding between options, it helps to:
- Start with your application, load type and required lift height
- Then consider the working environment, layout and travel distances
- Finally, think about who will use the equipment and how often
For detailed specifications, configuration advice or bespoke options, get in contact with our team, who are available to help you select the right electric stacker for your operation.
