Order pickers
Reach trucks and turret trucks are normally used to handle palletized loads whereas order pickers are designed more to handle individual cases or items. Order pickers are also sometimes called order selectors or stock pickers. The machinery includes a platform on which the person who is operating it stands. The order picker lifts the operator together with the forks so that she or he can pick stuff from the shelves and place them onto a pallet on the forks. The equipment moves forward while in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are offered.
Order Picker
Order pickers are available with certain fork size, travel and lift speeds and weight and reach limits. Most have a fork size intended to load a standard pallet, no more than about one and a half meters in length. The higher travel and lift speed helps improve efficiency, but training is really necessary in order to prevent accidents. Personnel must be trained on the particular units they will be operating.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
If you want a less pricey choice then you could use non-powered pallet trucks. These basic lift trucks are also referred to as hand pallet trucks and hand pallet jacks. These trucks use a hydraulic mechanism to lift pallets no more than a few centimeters above the floor. The operator pulls the load using the truck handle.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Electric-powered pallet trucks are somewhat inexpensive and built for easy maneuvering. The fork size can hold two or three pallets. These trucks are available in two kinds: the "walkie" version is meant to be operated whilst the operator walks alongside; the "rider" includes a platform wherein the operator rides in a standing position. These trucks are commonly found within warehouses, with operators order picking while moving down the aisles. Both non-powered and powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.