Crate
It’s really a box
Has four walls as well as a floor
Great for holding products that needs to be securely stored
Can hold a large volume
Very stable
Bulk and harder to transport
PALLET
Top and bottom deck
More in demand
Typical size 48” x 40’’
More Stable
More friction (Harder to drag)
More convenient for racking
Can carry up to one ton
Easily hauled by a forklift truck
SKID
No bottom deck
Less friction (easier to drag)
The oldest type of pallet
Because it’s mobile often used as a permanent foundation for heavy machinery
A cheap version of pallets
Takes up less space when nested