You can find commercial pallet jacks at http://www.southern-tool.com/store/jet_6000lbs_pallet_jack.php. They run under $500! Be sure to check your local craigs lists too.
There is a store online that ls strictly sells used pallet jacks, the website is www.americansurplus.com.
One could buy good pallet jacks at an automotive store. Also stores such as Home Depot and Lowes carry good pallet jacks for consumers. For big trucks, any auto department will have pallet jacks big enough to fold the truck.
Used pallet jacks can be purchased online at http://www.randmh.com/pallet-trucks/ or http://www.eliftruck.com/
Purchasing a used pallet jack is a good way too save. You can find used pallet jacks at www.globalindustrial.com .
Yes, there are indeed a surplus warehouses with affordable pallet jacks. It varies depending on your location.
Manual pallet jacks don't require one. Pallet jacks with electric power (there are also diesel pallet jacks, but they're extremely rare) are licensed by going to a designated individual in your company and asking to be trained and tested, or to a community college that has a forklift certification course.
You can find excellent used pallet jacks here: www.got-rack.com They have a huge selection and good shipping rates.
No, unfortunately you cannot get Lift Rite pallet jacks at Home Depot. You can get more information on Lift Rite pallet jacks here: http://www.cylex.ca/company/international-jack---dock-service-ltd-12655601.html.
A pallet jacks can make the most difficult moving job very simple because it does all of the heavy lifting for you. It also speeds up production and you can get more done with a pallet jack.
Pallet jacks can be used to lift and transport most things that are heavy and the correct size to fit onto it. It is essential that the operator has had the correct training to use a pallet jack to prevent accidents or injury.
It is advisable to wear a protective hard-toed shoe and gloves when operating pallet jacks. These are very easy things to do to avoid an injury.
In the past I have worked for a landscaper and we used pallet jacks to move pallets of sod across driveways/patios/etc. You just need to make sure that the total load of the pallet is within the duty range for your jack.