Products
For industrial loads above 750 kg: heavy-duty pallets (1,000–1,500 kg dynamic, up to 4,000 kg static) and semi-heavy pallets (750–850 kg). Reinforced EPAL, heavy one-way 80×120, CP pallets or custom builds — the right structure for your load.
A wooden pallet is called heavy-duty when it carries at least 1,000 kg dynamic (while being moved by pallet truck or forklift) and 1,500 to 4,000 kg static (standing on the ground or in a rack). It is semi-heavy between 750 and 850 kg dynamic, and medium-heavy at 850 kg with reinforced fibre blocks.
Beyond the ratings, a heavy-duty pallet differs by: a reinforced deck (22 mm boards versus 15–18 mm), a greater height (155 mm versus 120 mm), solid blocks, and often more deck boards to spread the weight. It is the preferred choice for metallurgy, construction (materials, blocks, slabs), heavy chemicals, aerospace (dense parts) and any unit load above 1 tonne.
The essential distinction when selecting a heavy-duty pallet:
Full explanation with worked examples in our guide: dynamic vs static load →
DirectPAL offers several ranges depending on your requirement:
| Model | Category | Dimensions | Dynamic load | Static load | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-way semi-heavy 80×120 | Semi-heavy | 1200×800×120 mm | 750 kg | 1,500 kg | Details → |
| One-way medium-heavy 80×120 | Medium-heavy | 1200×800×123 mm | 850 kg | 1,500 kg | Details → |
| One-way heavy 80×120 | Heavy-duty | 1200×800×155 mm | 1,000 kg | 2,000 kg | Details → |
| One-way heavy 100×120 | Heavy-duty | 1200×1000×155 mm | 1,000 kg | 2,500 kg | Details → |
| EPAL Euro pallet 80×120 | Heavy-duty, exchange pool | 1200×800×144 mm | 1,500 kg | 4,000 kg | Details → |
| CP6 to CP9 (chemical) | Heavy-duty, perimeter base | Per standard | 1,500–2,000 kg | 4,000–6,000 kg | Details → |
| VMF D 3071 | Heavy-duty, perimeter base | 1000×1200×154 mm | 1,000–1,500 kg | — | Details → |
| Reinforced custom build | Heavy-duty | To requirement | 1,000–3,000 kg | Per construction | Quote → |
DirectPAL advice: for loads above 1,500 kg dynamic or atypical packaging, ask for a custom quote. Our partner workshops build heavy-duty pallets with boards up to 27 mm, solid blocks and 3- or 5-bottom-board configurations matched to your handling equipment. Published prices for standard references are on the prices page; heavy models are quoted on request.
For a dynamic load of 1,000 kg, several options: a heavy one-way 80×120 (economical, single use), an EPAL Euro pallet (1,500 kg headroom, exchange-pool standard), a CP6 to CP9 chemical pallet (up to 4,000–6,000 kg static), or a reinforced custom build. The right choice depends on the number of use cycles and the packaging — our buying guide takes you through it.
A semi-heavy pallet carries 750 to 850 kg dynamic, with 18 mm boards and a height of 120–123 mm. A heavy-duty pallet exceeds 1,000 kg dynamic, with reinforced 22 mm boards and a height of 155 mm. The medium-heavy sits in between (850 kg, reinforced fibre blocks). A heavy-duty build typically costs 15–25% more than a semi-heavy but offers a static rating 2–3 times higher for rack storage.
Yes — the standard EPAL Euro pallet 800×1200 mm carries 1,500 kg dynamic and up to 4,000 kg static in racking. It is a heavy-duty pallet, as well as being repairable and part of the open exchange pool. It remains the European B2B reference for industrial loads between 500 and 1,500 kg. EPAL product page →
Yes — DirectPAL supplies custom heavy-duty pallets for specific packaging: atypical dimensions, loads beyond 1,500 kg dynamic, reinforced boards (22–27 mm), 3 or 5 bottom-board configurations, ISPM 15 heat treatment for export. Production lead time: 7–15 days depending on volume. Quote within 24 hours.
We deliver by full truckload from 300 pallets. Below that volume, your order remains available for pickup at one of our 3 depots in the Paris region: Pontault-Combault, Chilly-Mazarin and Mitry-Mory (France). Heavy-duty loads are exactly what full-truckload logistics is built for. Pickup & delivery →