Motorized Pallet Truck
A Motorized Pallet Truck often 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 are available 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 loads. The Rider model on the other hand, uses a small platform wherein the operator stands on. The rider models are great for frequent moving of cargo over extended distances within warehouses and manufacturing applications. They are really fast and maneuverable.
It is essential to remember that there is no safety cage on this model and therefore, it is not recommended to move unstable or tall loads utilizing these machines. A rider might be the best answer if you are looking for an inexpensive way of moving cargo from point A to point B. If though, you must move heavy loads short distances, and prefer to use a more employee-friendly unit rather than a pallet jack, the walkie model could be the best option.
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 connected to a platform in the Man-up design. This platform elevates both the operator and the load with a purpose to facilitate manual loading and unloading from racking areas.
Normally, the order selector is a very narrow aisle vehicle that can function in smaller aisles. They are extremely useful pieces of equipment in 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 a lot more popular.