Motorized Pallet Truck
A Motorized Pallet Truck usually goes by other names like: Walkie or Walkie-Rider. These pieces of machinery are basically a motorized type of a pallet jack. They come in both "Rider" versions as well as "Walkie" models.
Like what the name implies, the walkie type is designed for the operator to walk alongside with the unit as they transport cargo. The Rider model however, utilizes a small platform wherein the operator stands on. The rider models are great for frequent transporting of cargo over extended distances in warehouses and manufacturing applications. They are really maneuverable and fast.
It is essential to remember that there is no safety cage on this model and therefore, it is not recommended to move tall or unstable loads utilizing these equipment. A rider could be the perfect answer if you are searching for a cheap method for moving cargo from one location to another. If though, you should transport heavy loads short distances, and prefer to use a more employee-friendly unit rather than a pallet jack, the walkie model can be the best alternative.
Order Selector
The order selector or order picker is a piece machine designed specially for manual handling of less-than-pallet-load quantities in racking. There are fixed forks attached to a platform in the Man-up design. This platform elevates both the operator and the load in an effort to facilitate manual loading and unloading from racking areas.
Typically, the order selector is a very narrow aisle vehicle which can function in smaller aisles. They are very handy pieces of equipment during physical inventories as well as during cycle counting situations. Order selectors are available in lift heights up to 40 feet high, though models that range in the 20 to 30 foot range are much more popular.