Motorized Pallet Truck
The Walkie-Rider, Walkie or Rider is a Motorized Pallet Truck which is basically a motorized type of a pallet jack. They are available in both "Rider" versions and "Walkie" models.
Like what the name implies, the walkie type is designed for the operator to walk along with the unit as they move cargo. The Rider model on the other hand, uses a small platform for which the operator stands on. The rider models are ideal for frequent moving of cargo over extended distances in warehouses and manufacturing applications. They are really fast and maneuverable.
It is essential to remember that there is no safety cage on this model and hence, it is not recommended to move unstable or tall loads with these machines. A rider might be the best answer if you are searching for an inexpensive 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 instead of a pallet jack, the walkie model could be the right alternative.
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 load and the operator in an effort to facilitate manual loading and unloading from racking areas.
Order Selectors are usually very narrow aisle vehicles which can function in aisles of less than six feet. They are really useful pieces of machine in cycle counting situations as well as in physical inventories. Order selectors are available in lift heights up to 40 feet high, although models which range in the 20 to 30 foot range are a lot more common.