Motorized Pallet Truck
A Motorized Pallet Truck usually goes by other names like: Walkie or Walkie-Rider. These pieces of equipment are essentially a motorized type of a pallet jack. They are available in both "Rider" versions as well as "Walkie" models.
Just as the name implies, the walkie model is designed for the operator to walk along with the unit as they transport cargo. The Rider model however, uses a small platform wherein the operator stands on. The rider models are great for frequent moving of loads over extended distances in manufacturing operations and warehouses. They are extremely maneuverable and fast.
It is essential to remember that there is no safety cage on this model and therefore, it is not recommended to transport tall or unstable loads utilizing these machinery. A rider can be the best answer if you are searching for a cheap method for transporting cargo from point A to point B. If though, you must move heavy loads short distances, and prefer to utilize a more employee-friendly unit rather than a pallet jack, the walkie model can be the right option.
Order Selector
The order selector or order picker is a piece equipment made specifically 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 particular platform elevates both the operator and the load in order to facilitate manual unloading and loading from racking areas.
Typically, the order selector is a very narrow aisle vehicle that could function in smaller aisles. They are extremely handy pieces of machine during physical inventories as well as in cycle counting situations. Order selectors are available in lift heights up to 40 feet high, although models which range in the 20 to 30 foot range are much more popular.