48x48 Plastic Pallet – Heavy Duty 6-Runner, 5,000 lb

48x48 Heavy Duty Plastic Pallet – Square Footprint, Structural Build A full square foot bigger than a GMA pallet, and built to take it. 48 by 48 gives you eight extra inches of depth over a standard 48x40, which is what wide or square loads need to sit inside the footprint instead of overhanging. 5,000 lb dynamic, 20,000 lb static, six full-length runners, 65 lb of structural plastic. Molded in the USA from 100% recycled material. Key Features: True 48″ square – wide and square loads stay inside the footprint 5,000 lb dynamic capacity – full forklift and jack duty 20,000 lb static capacity Six full-length runners – four-way entry, jack access from either side 65 lb – heaviest single-face pallet in our range Rod reinforcement in 3 or 5 rod configurations ISPM-15 exempt – no treatment needed for export 100% recycled plastic, made in the USA Consistent dimensions for automated handling Specifications Specification Detail Dimensions 48″ L × 48″ W × 6″ H Weight 65 lb Dynamic capacity 5,000 lb Static capacity 20,000 lb Rack capacity Not rack rated – see FAQ Entry 4-way Base 6 full-length runners Top deck Open / ventilated Reinforcement None, 3 or 5 steel rods Material 100% recycled polyethylene Color Black ISPM-15 Exempt – no treatment required Pallets per stack 18 Pallets per 53′ truckload 468 Origin Made in USA Best for: Drums and square loads • Wide or oversized product • Chemical and industrial handling • Block stacking • Export shipments Order any quantity – one pallet or a full truckload. Freight is quoted to your ZIP code; send the quantity and destination and we will price it delivered. Compare with other Dwixt plastic pallets Not sure this is the right one? Here is when to choose something else: 48x45 Drum Pallet – the 48x45 drum version with spill lip options 45x45 Nestable – far cheaper if the drums ship one way 48x40 Rackable 6-Runner – the only 48x40 in the range with a published rack rating, from 1,000 lb up to 3,000 lb with steel rods Or browse the full plastic pallet range. Frequently Asked Questions When do I need a 48x48 instead of a 48x40? When the load is square or too deep for 40 inches. A 48x40 is rectangular, so anything square either overhangs the 40-inch edge or wastes deck on the 48-inch one. Overhang is the real problem: product past the pallet edge gets crushed in racking, snagged in transit, and refused by some carriers. Four 55-gallon drums, wide cartons and square totes all sit comfortably inside a 48-inch square. Will a 48x48 pallet fit standard racking and trailers? Check both before ordering. A 48x48 is deeper than a GMA pallet, so in racking it will overhang the beams unless your bay is set for it – and it changes how many pallets fit across a 53-foot trailer. A trailer takes 48x40 pallets two abreast with room to spare; 48x48 is tighter. Measure your rack depth and confirm your loading pattern first. Is the 48x48 rack rated? No. The 20,000 lb static rating applies on a solid floor. Racking loads a pallet in bending across an unsupported span, which is a different test, and this model carries no published rack rating in any configuration. For 48x48 racking, fit wire mesh decking sized to the bay so the deck carries the load instead of the pallet. How many drums fit on a 48x48? Four 55-gallon drums in a two-by-two arrangement, with more clearance than a 45x45 gives you. Four full drums run roughly 1,800 lb, well inside the 5,000 lb dynamic rating. The extra room matters if drums need banding or if you are handling them with a drum grab that has to get around the rim. Why is it 65 lb? Square footprint plus structural construction. It is 20% more deck area than a 48x40, on six full-length runners built for 5,000 lb service. That weight is what delivers a pallet that lasts years rather than trips. If you want the square footprint at lower weight and cost, our 45x45 nestable is 21 lb – but it is a shipping pallet, not a structural one.