Motorized Pallet Truck
The Walkie-Rider, Rider or Walkie is a Motorized Pallet Truck which is basically a motorized type of a pallet jack. They come in both "Walkie" models as well as "Rider" versions.
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 on the other hand, uses a small platform for which the operator stands on. The rider models are great for frequent moving of loads 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 thus, it is not recommended to transport unstable or tall loads using these equipment. A rider can be the right answer if you are searching for a cheap method for moving loads from one place to another. If though, you must 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 best alternative.
Order Selector
The order picker or order selector is a piece equipment made specially 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.
Typically, the order selector is a very narrow aisle vehicle that can work in smaller aisles. They are really useful pieces of machine during physical inventories as well as during cycle counting situations. Order selectors are available in lift heights up to 40 feet high, though models which range in the 20 to 30 foot range are a lot more popular.