Motorized Pallet Truck
A Motorized Pallet Truck usually goes by other names such as: Walkie-Rider, Rider or Walkie. These pieces of equipment are basically a motorized version of a pallet jack. They are available in both "Walkie" models as well as "Rider" versions.
The walkie type as the name implies, is made to enable the operator to walk alongside the machinery while they pick up and move cargo. The operator stands on a small platform on the Rider model. The rider models are great for frequent moving of cargo over extended distances within manufacturing applications and warehouses. They are really maneuverable and fast.
It is vital to remember that there is no safety cage on this model and therefore, it is not recommended to transport unstable or tall loads using these equipment. A rider might be the perfect answer if you are looking for a cheap way of moving loads 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 can 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 connected to a platform in the Man-up design. This platform elevates both the load and the operator in order to facilitate manual loading and unloading from racking areas.
Usually, the order selector is a very narrow aisle vehicle that can function in smaller aisles. They are extremely useful pieces of machinery during cycle counting situations as well as in physical inventories. 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.