Motorized Pallet Truck
A Motorized Pallet Truck usually goes by other names like: Walkie-Rider, Rider or Walkie. These pieces of equipment are essentially a motorized type of a pallet jack. They come in both "Rider" versions and "Walkie" models.
The walkie model as the name implies, is made to allow the operator to walk along the machine as they lift and transport cargo. The operator stands on a small platform on the Rider model. The rider models are ideal for frequent moving of cargo over extended distances in manufacturing operations and warehouses. They are really fast and maneuverable.
It is vital to remember that there is no safety cage on this model and therefore, it is not recommended to move tall or unstable loads utilizing these machines. A rider can be the right answer if you are looking for an inexpensive way of transporting loads from point A to point B. If though, you should transport 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
An Order Selector also goes by the name of Order picker. This machinery is specifically made 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 operator and the load in order to facilitate manual loading and unloading from racking areas.
Typically, the order selector is a very narrow aisle vehicle that can operate in smaller aisles. They are extremely useful pieces of equipment in physical inventories as well as in cycle counting situations. Order selectors are available in lift heights up to 40 feet high, though models which range in the 20 to 30 foot range are a lot more popular.