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Wood pallet PPI WPU084101361.8 in September 2026 (preliminary)+1.5% on the month, +7.7% on the yearRead the September 2026 reportSource: BLS

Dynamic load

The load a pallet can carry while being moved by a forklift or pallet jack.

Last reviewed October 27, 2026. How we check facts

Dynamic load ratings apply when the pallet is in motion on forks or a jack. They are lower than static ratings because the pallet is supported only where the forks are.

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See also

Static load
The load a pallet can carry while resting on a flat floor.
Racking load
The load a pallet can carry when supported only at its edges on rack beams.
Unit load
Products, packaging and pallet handled together as one unit.
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