Motorized Pallet Truck
A Motorized Pallet Truck normally goes by other names including: Walkie or Walkie-Rider. These pieces of machinery are basically a motorized version 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 alongside with the unit as they transport loads. The Rider model however, utilizes a small platform for which the operator stands on. The rider models are ideal for frequent moving of cargo over extended distances in warehouses and manufacturing applications. They are extremely fast and maneuverable.
It is vital to remember that there is no safety cage on this model and thus, it is not recommended to transport tall or unstable loads with these equipment. A rider can be the right answer if you are searching for an inexpensive method for transporting loads from point A to point B. If though, you must 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
An Order Selector also goes by the name of Order picker. This machinery is specially designed 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 load and the operator in order to facilitate manual unloading and loading from racking areas.
Order Selectors are normally very narrow aisle vehicles that could function in aisles of less than six feet. They are really 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, though models that range in the 20 to 30 foot range are a lot more common.