Motorized Pallet Truck
A Motorized Pallet Truck usually goes by other names including: Walkie-Rider, Rider or Walkie. These pieces of equipment are essentially a motorized type of a pallet jack. They are available in both "Walkie" models as well as "Rider" versions.
Like what the name implies, the walkie model is designed for the operator to walk alongside with the unit as they move loads. The Rider model on the other hand, utilizes a small platform for which the operator stands on. The rider models are ideal for frequent moving of loads over extended distances within manufacturing operations and warehouses. They are really fast and maneuverable.
It is essential to remember that there is no safety cage on this model and thus, it is not recommended to move unstable or tall loads with these equipment. A rider might be the right answer if you are looking for a cheap method for transporting cargo from point A to point B. 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 could be the best option.
Order Selector
An Order Selector also goes by the name of Order picker. This equipment 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 loading and unloading from racking areas.
Order Selectors are typically very narrow aisle vehicles that can operate in aisles of less than six feet. They are extremely 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, although models that range in the 20 to 30 foot range are a lot more popular.