Motorized Pallet Truck
A Motorized Pallet Truck usually goes by other names such as: Walkie or Walkie-Rider. These pieces of machinery are essentially a motorized version of a pallet jack. They come 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 machine as they pick up and move loads. The operator stands on a small platform on the Rider model. The rider models are great for frequent moving of loads over extended distances in 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 move unstable or tall loads using these machinery. A rider might be the right answer if you are looking for a cheap way of transporting cargo from point A to point B. If though, you should 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 right choice.
Order Selector
An Order Selector also goes by the name of Order picker. This equipment is specially 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 an effort to facilitate manual unloading and loading from racking areas.
Typically, the order selector is a very narrow aisle vehicle which could operate in smaller aisles. They are really handy pieces of machine during cycle counting situations as well as in physical inventories. Order selectors are available in lift heights up to 40 feet high, though models that range in the 20 to 30 foot range are much more popular.