Motorized Pallet Truck
The Walkie-Rider, Rider or Walkie is a Motorized Pallet Truck which is basically a motorized version of a pallet jack. They come 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 loads. The Rider model however, utilizes a small platform wherein the operator stands on. The rider models are ideal for frequent transporting of loads over extended distances in manufacturing operations and warehouses. They are extremely maneuverable and fast.
It is important to remember that there is no safety cage on this model and therefore, it is not recommended to transport tall or unstable loads using these machinery. A rider might be the best answer if you are searching for an inexpensive method for transporting cargo from one place to another. 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 best alternative.
Order Selector
An Order Selector also goes by the name of Order picker. This machinery is specially made 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 an effort to facilitate manual loading and unloading from racking areas.
Order Selectors are normally very narrow aisle vehicles which can function in aisles of less than six feet. They are extremely useful pieces of machinery during physical inventories as well as during 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.