Motorized Pallet Truck
A Motorized Pallet Truck usually goes by other names such as: Walkie-Rider, Rider or Walkie. These pieces of machinery are essentially a motorized version 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 move cargo. The Rider model however, uses a small platform for which the operator stands on. The rider models are ideal for frequent transporting of cargo over extended distances within warehouses and manufacturing operations. They are extremely fast and maneuverable.
It is vital to remember that there is no safety cage on this model and hence, it is not recommended to transport tall or unstable loads utilizing these machines. A rider can be the right answer if you are looking for an inexpensive way of moving cargo from one location to another. 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 could be the best option.
Order Selector
The order picker or order selector 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 load and the operator with a purpose to facilitate manual loading and unloading from racking areas.
Usually, the order selector is a very narrow aisle vehicle that could function in smaller aisles. They are very useful pieces of machine in cycle counting situations as well as during physical inventories. Order selectors are available in lift heights up to 40 feet high, although models which range in the 20 to 30 foot range are a lot more popular.