Order pickers
Turret trucks and reach trucks are normally used to handle palletized loads whereas order pickers are made more to handle individual items or cases. Order pickers are also sometimes referred to as stock pickers or order selectors. The machinery has a platform on which the individual who is operating it stands. The order picker lifts the operator together with the forks so that he or she can pick items from the shelves and place them onto a pallet on the forks. The machinery could move forward while in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are provided.
Order Picker
Order pickers are available with certain fork size, lift and travel speeds and weight and reach limits. Most have a fork size intended to load a typical pallet, no more than about one and a half meters long. The higher lift and travel speed helps increase efficiency, but training is necessary to be able to prevent accidents. Personnel must be trained on the specific kind of unit they would be operating.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
If you want a less pricey option then you can utilize non-powered pallet trucks. These basic lift trucks are also called hand pallet jacks and hand pallet trucks. These trucks utilize a hydraulic device to be able to lift pallets just a few centimeters off the ground. The operator pulls the load using the handle of the truck.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Electric-powered pallet trucks are somewhat cheap and made for easy maneuvering. The size of the fork could hold two to three pallets. These trucks come in two types: the "rider" includes a platform on which the operator rides in a standing position; the "walkie" version is designed to be operated whilst the operator walks alongside. These trucks are usually found within warehouses, with operators order picking as they move down the aisles. Both non-powered and powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.