Canadian Electric Pallet Jack & Stacker Price Index (2026)
A factual, transparently-sourced price index for electric pallet jacks and stackers sold in Canada, built from Sumachay's real Canadian catalogue. It presents category price ranges and per-model list prices so buyers, researchers, and journalists have an honest, current reference point.
Methodology: Compiled from Sumachay's current published Canadian catalogue list prices, updated monthly. All prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD), ex-freight.
Category Price Ranges
List prices in CAD (ex-freight) by equipment category, as of August 2026.
Narrow and standard hand-operated models, ground level.
Scissor high-lift ($1,600) and all-terrain ($2,900) manual models.
Electric walkies, 3,300 to 4,400 lb capacity.
Off-road and ride-on models, up to ~3,000 kg.
Semi-electric ($3,500–$4,000), full-electric walkie ($7,000–$7,500), counterbalance ($14,000).
General market range, for comparison context only.
Per-Model List Prices
The complete list-price table from Sumachay's Canadian catalogue, from the base manual pallet jack to the electric forklift.
| Model | Category | Drive | List Price (CAD) | Capacity | Max Lift |
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| SH20N | Manual jack | Manual | $350 | 4,400 lb (2,000 kg) | Ground |
| SH25+ | Manual jack | Manual | $450 | 5,500 lb (2,500 kg) | Ground |
| SHL15+ | High-lift | Manual scissor | $1,600 | 3,300 lb (1,500 kg) | 800 mm (31") |
| SAT12 | All-terrain | Manual | $2,900 | 2,756 lb (1,250 kg) | — |
| SESR15 | Electric walk-behind | Electric | from $1,750 | 3,300 lb (1,500 kg) | Ground |
| SESR15-N | Electric walk-behind (narrow) | Electric | from $2,300 | 3,300 lb (1,500 kg) | Ground |
| SELR20 | Electric walk-behind | Electric | $3,100 | 4,400 lb (2,000 kg) | Ground |
| SELR20+ | Electric walk-behind (Plus) | Electric | $3,200 | 4,400 lb (2,000 kg) | Ground |
| SELR20-S | Electric walk-behind (scale) | Electric | $3,500 | 4,400 lb (2,000 kg) | Ground |
| SEOR30 | Off-road electric | Electric | from $5,000 | ~3,000 kg | Ground |
| SER30 | Ride-on electric | Electric | $10,000 | 6,613 lb (3,000 kg) | 200 mm |
| SS10EA | Semi-electric stacker | Semi-electric | $3,500 | 2,200 lb (1,000 kg) | 1.3 m |
| SSE15 | Semi-electric stacker | Semi-electric | $4,000 | 3,300 lb (1,500 kg) | 3.0 m |
| SST15-C | Full-electric stacker | Electric | $7,000 | 3,300 lb (1,500 kg) | 2.5 m |
| SST15+ | Full-electric stacker | Electric | $7,500 | 3,300 lb (1,500 kg) | 3.5 m (138") |
| SLCS15 | Counterbalance stacker | Electric | $14,000 | 3,300 lb (1,500 kg) | 3.5 m |
| SEF1545 | Electric forklift | Electric | $18,000 | 3,300 lb (1,500 kg) | 4.5 m (14.8 ft) |
How to Read This Index: What Drives Price
The price of a pallet jack or stacker is not arbitrary — it tracks a few measurable variables. Understanding them helps you interpret the ranges above.
Primary price drivers
- Load capacity — higher capacity requires a heavier-duty chassis, wheels, and hydraulics.
- Battery — lithium and larger capacity (Ah) raise cost versus lead-acid or manual models.
- Lift height — vertical lift (stackers) and a taller mast add to price.
- Features — integrated scale, narrow chassis, all-terrain capability, and automation add cost.
How the tiers step up
- Manual → electric — going electric moves the entry price from about $350 to about $1,750.
- Walk-behind → ride-on — a ride-on or off-road model (e.g. SER30) costs several times a walkie.
- Stackers add vertical lift — semi-electric starts at $3,500; full-electric at $7,000+.
- Counterbalance — removing the front straddle legs (SLCS15) to handle closed pallets brings price to $14,000.
Market Context: The Forklift Alternative
Electric pallet jacks and stackers occupy the affordable end of powered material handling. As general context, a new forklift typically runs $15,000 to $50,000 CAD or more, depending on capacity, power type (electric, propane, diesel), and lift height. Sumachay's SEF1545, a compact electric forklift, is listed at $18,000 CAD and serves as a reference point at the lower end of that category.
For many operations moving loads at ground level or into low racking, an electric pallet jack or stacker offers the best cost-to-performance ratio, without the price tag or operator certification of a forklift.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does an electric pallet jack cost in Canada?
Electric walk-behind pallet jacks range from $1,750 to $3,500 CAD depending on capacity and features (for example, the SESR15 from $1,750, the SELR20 at $3,100, and the SELR20-S with built-in scale at $3,500). Electric ride-on or off-road models run from $5,000 to $10,000 CAD. List prices, ex-freight, as of August 2026.
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How much does a pallet stacker cost in Canada?
Stackers range from $3,500 to $14,000 CAD. Semi-electric stackers cost $3,500 to $4,000 (SS10EA at $3,500, SSE15 at $4,000), full-electric walkie stackers $7,000 to $7,500 (SST15-C at $7,000, SST15+ at $7,500), and a counterbalance stacker like the SLCS15 is $14,000. List prices, ex-freight, as of August 2026.
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Why do prices range so widely?
Price is driven by load capacity, battery type, lift height, and features. A basic manual pallet jack starts at $350, while an electric counterbalance stacker reaches $14,000. Moving from a walk-behind to a ride-on model, adding vertical lift (stackers), or integrating a scale all raise the price.
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What is the price difference between a manual and an electric pallet jack?
Standard manual pallet jacks cost $350 to $800 CAD, while electric walk-behind pallet jacks start at $1,750 and go up to $3,500 CAD. An electric model therefore costs roughly 3 to 5 times more to buy, in exchange for higher productivity and reduced operator fatigue.
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What drives stacker price?
Stacker price depends on drive type (semi-electric vs. full-electric), lift height, and mast design. Semi-electric stackers (manual lift, powered travel) start at $3,500; full-electric walkie stackers cost $7,000 to $7,500; a counterbalance stacker, which removes the front straddle legs, reaches $14,000.
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Are these prices current?
Yes. This index is compiled from the current published Canadian catalogue list prices from Sumachay and updated monthly. All prices are in Canadian dollars and ex-freight. Current edition: August 2026.
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