Motorized Pallet Truck
A Motorized Pallet Truck usually goes by other names including: Walkie-Rider, Rider or Walkie. These pieces of equipment are basically a motorized type of a pallet jack. They come in both "Walkie" models as well as "Rider" versions.
Like what the name implies, the walkie type is designed for the operator to walk along 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 moving of loads over extended distances in warehouses and manufacturing operations. They are extremely maneuverable and fast.
It is vital to remember that there is no safety cage on this model and therefore, it is not recommended to move unstable or tall loads using these machines. A rider could be the perfect answer if you are looking for an inexpensive method for moving loads from one place to another. If though, you should transport heavy loads short distances, and prefer to utilize a more employee-friendly unit instead of a pallet jack, the walkie model can be the best option.
Order Selector
The order picker or order selector is a piece equipment designed particularly for manual handling of less-than-pallet-load quantities in racking. There are fixed forks connected to a platform in the Man-up design. This particular platform elevates both the operator and the load in an effort to facilitate manual unloading and loading from racking areas.
Typically, the order selector is a very narrow aisle vehicle that could work in smaller aisles. They are really 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, although models that range in the 20 to 30 foot range are much more common.