Motorized Pallet Truck
A Motorized Pallet Truck normally goes by other names such as: Walkie or Walkie-Rider. These pieces of machinery are basically a motorized version of a pallet jack. They come in both "Walkie" models and "Rider" versions.
The walkie model as the name implies, is made to enable the operator to walk along the machine as they pick up and transport cargo. The operator stands on a small platform on the Rider model. The rider models are great for frequent transporting of loads over extended distances in manufacturing operations and warehouses. They are extremely maneuverable and fast.
It is vital to remember that there is no safety cage on this model and thus, it is not recommended to move unstable or tall loads using these machinery. A rider can be the perfect answer if you are searching for a cheap method for moving cargo 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 might be the right alternative.
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 operator and the load in an effort to facilitate manual loading and unloading from racking areas.
Order Selectors are usually very narrow aisle vehicles which could work in aisles of less than six feet. They are very 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, although models that range in the 20 to 30 foot range are a lot more popular.