To choose a plastic pallet box, six criteria matter: volume, walls, dimensions, weight, stacking and hygiene. A well-chosen pallet box lasts for many years.
The wrong reference, on the other hand, costs time and money every season. Here are the points to check before ordering.
Why choose your pallet box carefully before buying?
A pallet box is a purchase that pays for itself over several years. It must match your product, your forklifts and your trucks.
The 6 criteria for choosing a plastic pallet box
1. Volume
Standard pallet boxes offer between 600 and 700 liters. PALIVO's perforated pallet box, for example, holds 610 liters. Estimate the volume of product to transport per day to calculate the number of pallet boxes you need.
2. Walls: perforated or solid
Fresh product that breathes (olives, fruit, vegetables): perforated. Fine, moist or fragile product: solid. This is the most important criterion (see our guide perforated or solid pallet box).
3. Dimensions and compatibility
The 1,200 × 1,000 mm format is the most common and matches a standard pallet. Check that it fits your trucks, buildings and reception lines.
Read the ISO 3676 standard on unit load dimensions
4. Weight and load
An empty pallet box weighs about 34 kg on some models, which two people can still handle. Also check the permissible load stated by the manufacturer, both when moving and when stacked in storage.
5. Stacking and transport
A good pallet box can be stacked, empty or full. This reduces storage space and transport costs, especially when you return empty pallet boxes to the farm.
6. Hygiene and maintenance
Choose smooth, easy-to-wash plastic with a drain hole. This is essential for the food industry.
Checklist before ordering a pallet box
- What product will I store or transport?
- What volume per day or per season?
- Perforated or solid?
- Compatible with my forklifts and trucks?
- How many pallet boxes for a complete cycle?
Hesitating with wood? Discover our wooden pallet box or our custom crate pallet. To compare materials, read our guide wood or plastic pallets.
FAQ
What volume should you choose for a pallet box?
Standard pallet boxes offer 600 to 700 liters. Estimate the volume of product to transport per day to calculate the number of pallet boxes.
Perforated or solid pallet box?
Perforated for fresh products that breathe, solid for fine, moist or fragile products.
Which pallet box format should you choose?
The 1,200 × 1,000 mm format is the most common. Check that it fits your trucks and buildings.
How much does an empty pallet box weigh?
About 34 kg on some models. Confirm the weight on the sheet of your reference.
Is a pallet box stackable?
A good pallet box can be stacked, empty or full, which reduces storage space.
How do you maintain a pallet box?
Choose smooth plastic with a drain hole: it is easy to wash.
Conclusion
The right pallet box is the one that matches your product and your organization. Send us your needs and we will suggest the right solution.
