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Walkie Transfer Carriages
The BHS Walkie Transfer Carriage (WTC) is a non-powered battery changer designed for smaller battery fleets. The WTC mounts to the user’s existing pallet truck to change batteries in side-extraction applications. The WTC comes in three models and offers a dependable and versatile battery changing system at an affordable cost. The BHS Walkie Transfer Carriage's heavy duty frame construction is built to handle today's demanding environments. Large 2.4" diameter rollers are standard on a WTC, as well as its hand wheel for positive control of the push/pull extractor arm. The WTC has poly-coated rollers to reduce corrosive build-up and extend product life.
Features & Benefits
- Heavy-duty construction for added reliability
- Mounts easily to powered pallet truck—consult BHS for pallet truck specifications
- Simple design made for easy maintenance
- Large 2.4” (61 mm) diameter rollers standard
- Hook and chain extraction
- Hand wheel for positive control of the extractor arm
- Spark-proof, poly-sleeved rollers reduce corrosive build-up and extend product life (WTC-24 only)
- Battery Containment Bar encloses compartment to secure battery during transport
- Rubber Bumpers protect the industrial lift truck fleet during battery change-out
- Extractor Arm Latch automatically locks extractor arm in place when retracted
WTC-24 |
WTC-30 |
WTC-36 |
|
Max. Load Capacity 1 |
2,950 lb / 1338 kg |
3,400 lb / 1542 kg |
4,000 lb / 1814 kg |
Battery Attachment |
Hook & Chain |
Hook & Chain |
Hook & Chain |
Primary Drive Reduction |
4.5 to 1 |
4.5 to 1 |
4.5 to 1 |
Primary Drive Chain Size |
#35 |
#35 |
#35 |
Rated Draw Bar Pull |
50 lb / 23 kg Force @ Handwheel = 600 lb / 272 kg @ Extractor Arm |
50 lb / 23 kg Force @ Handwheel = 600 lb / 272 kg @ Extractor Arm |
50 lb / 23 kg Force @ Handwheel = 600 lb / 272 kg @ Extractor Arm |
Full Travel Arm 2 |
22 Revolutions of Handwheel |
22 Revolutions of Handwheel |
22 Revolutions of Handwheel |
Push/Pull Drive Chain Size |
#50 |
#50 |
#50 |
Extractor Arm Drive Device |
12” / 305 mm Diameter Finger Safe Handwheel |
12” / 305 mm Diameter Finger Safe Handwheel |
12” / 305 mm Diameter Finger Safe Handwheel |
Minimum Service Aisle Width Required 3 |
12’ / 3.66 m |
12’ / 3.66 m |
12’ / 3.66 m |
Roller Diameter |
2.4” / 61 mm |
2.4” / 61 mm |
2.4” / 61 mm |
Roller Shaft Size |
7/16” Hex / 11 mm |
3/4” Hex / 19 mm |
3/4” Hex / 19 mm |
Battery Width |
6” Min / 23” Max |
6” Min / 29” Max 152 mm Min / 737 mm Max |
6” Min / 35” Max 152 mm Min / 889 mm Max |
Battery Length 4 |
12” / 305 mm Min |
12” / 305 mm Min |
12” / 305 mm Min |
Overall Length |
64.25” / 1632 mm Standard 71.25”/ 1810 mm CAN-7 Option 78.25“ / 1988 mm CAN-14 Option |
64.25” / 1632 mm Standard 71.25”/ 1810 mm CAN-7 Option 78.25“ / 1988 mm CAN-14 Option |
64.25” / 1632 mm Standard 71.25”/ 1810 mm CAN-7 Option 78.25“ / 1988 mm CAN-14 Option |
Overall Width |
37.5” / 953 mm |
43.5” / 1105 mm |
49.5” / 1257 mm |
Overall Height |
46.25” / 1175 mm |
46.25” / 1175 mm |
46.25” / 1175 mm |
Base to Roller Height |
3” / 76 mm |
3” / 76 mm |
3” / 76 mm |
Roller Width |
24.5” / 622 mm |
30.5” / 775 mm |
36.5” / 927 mm |
Extended Arm Reach (Beyond Roller Bed) |
4” / 102 mm Standard 11” / 279 mm CAN-7 18” / 457 mm CAN-14 |
4” / 102 mm Standard 11” / 279 mm CAN-7 18” / 457 mm CAN-14 |
4” / 102 mm Standard 11” / 279 mm CAN-7 18” / 457 mm CAN-14 |
Rated Draw Bar Pull |
1,000 lb / 453 kg |
1,000 lb / 453 kg |
1,000 lb / 453 kg |
Average Holding Force |
750 lb / 340 kg Vacuum 775 lb / 351 kg Magnet |
1,000 lb / 453 kg Vacuum 775 lb / 351 kg Magnet |
1,000 lb / 453 kg Vacuum 775 lb / 351 kg Magnet |
Service Weight (unloaded) |
525 lb / 238 kg |
635 lb / 288 kg |
700 lb / 317 kg |
Notes: BHS recommends that high-speed travel be disabled on pallet truck and maximum speed set at turtle or lowest setting.
- Verify capacity of pallet truck being used at the specified load center. Load center increases by 0.5” (13 mm) for every inch of battery over 38” (965 mm) in length. Certain options may affect load capacity. Consult factory.
- Standard length (non-cantilever units) only.
- Varies with size and length of pallet truck and selected WTC options.
- Consult factory for additional options.
- 7” Cantilever (WTC-CAN-7)
- Extends extractor arm reach an additional 7” (178 mm) and is ideal for use with outriggers
- 7” Cantilever & 6” Extension Bed (WTC-CAN-7-6)*
- 7” (178 mm) additional extractor arm reach is ideal for use with outriggers, and 6” (152 mm) bed extension accommodates longer batteries
- 14” Cantilever & 6” Extension Bed (WTC-CAN-14-6)*
- 14” (356 mm) additional extractor arm reach is ideal for use with outriggers, and 6” (152 mm) bed extension accommodates longer batteries
- 14” Cantilever & 8” Extension Bed (WTC-CAN-14-8)*
- 14” (356 mm) additional extractor arm reach is ideal for use with outriggers, and 8” (203 mm) bed extension accommodates longer batteries
- Fork Pocket/Tongue Kit (WTC-FP-C)
- Designed for applications where a pallet truck can’t be dedicated full time to the battery changing process. Includes a welded Tongue Kit to enhance stability. Standard pallet truck rear-entry of forks.
- Three-Way Fork Pocket (WTC-FP-3)
- Designed for multi-purpose and multi-position. Side-entry fork pockets are designed for use with SDCB lift trucks. Rear-entry fork pockets can also be used with a pallet truck host truck when the bolt-on Tongue Kit is attached.
- Permanent Mounting (WTC-MPJ)*
- Factory welding to customer-supplied pallet truck
- Bolt-On Kit (WTC-BLTON)
- Semi-permanent mounting solution when pallet truck is occasionally required for other tasks
- Uncoated Rollers (WTC-UNCTD)
- Reduces roller height by 0.25” (6 mm) to accommodate low battery compartments (Available on WTC-24 model only)
- Two-Tier Battery Compartment (WTC-2TIER)*
- Combines two roller compartment levels in one unit, and is ideal for a combination of narrow aisle trucks and counter-balance trucks
- Drop-in Rollers (WTC-DIR)*
- Increases roller height up to 10” (254 mm) to reach battery compartments beyond pallet truck maximum lift, and includes the appropriate staging stand for drop-in rollers, DIR Centering Angle, and DIR Retainer Plate Note: Recommended when WTC-2TIER is not feasible and extraction from multiple battery compartment heights is required
- Drop-in Roller, Extended (WTC-DIR-LG)*
- Increases roller height up to 10” (254 mm) to reach battery compartments beyond pallet truck maximum lift, and is for use with 6” (152 mm) or 8” (203 mm) bed extension
- Base Elevation (WTC-BSELV)*
- Increases roller height up to 10” (254 mm) to reach battery compartments beyond pallet truck maximum lift
- Low Profile Bolt-in Slide (WTC-LP)*
- Cost effective WTC bolt-in slide option allows roller height to be adjusted 0.88” (22 mm) lower than standard unit
- Chain Guard Rubber Flap Kit (WTC-RGD)
- Covers chains and sprockets to prevent dirt and debris from accumulating on or around chains and sprockets
Servicing Trucks with Outriggers
Options for Mounting the WTC to the Host Truck
Servicing Roller Heights Outside Standard WTC Range
Added Convenience
California Residents: WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Learn more here.