Motorized Pallet Truck
A Motorized Pallet Truck usually goes by other names like: 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.
Just as the name implies, the walkie type is designed for the operator to walk alongside with the unit as they transport cargo. The Rider model however, uses a small platform for which the operator stands on. The rider models are ideal for frequent transporting of loads over extended distances in warehouses and manufacturing applications. They are highly fast and maneuverable.
It is not recommended to lift and transport unstable or tall loads since there are no safety cages on these models. A rider can be the best answer if you are looking 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 rather than a pallet jack, the walkie model can be the best 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 load and the operator with a purpose to facilitate manual loading and unloading from racking areas.
Order Selectors are typically very narrow aisle vehicles which can work in aisles of less than six feet. They are really useful pieces of equipment 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 much more popular.