Method and apparatus for checking pallets

The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for checking pallets, it being possible by means of at least one test head, a test load to the pallet and which adjusting deformation is monitored. According to the invention it is provided that the testing force and / or the test load of the test head counteracting resisting force given to the side of a front or narrow side of the pallet to a pallet base and the lateral displacement of the pallet base is detected by means of which the pallet status is determined.