Five common types of warehouse pickers and forklifts 👇
1. Warehouse Forklift
🔸Often used in large
#warehouses to move high volumes of inventory
🔸Handles 5,000 lb on average, with some models handling up to 20,000 lb
🔸Side loaders and counterbalance
#forklifts are subtypes within this category
2. Pallet Jack
🔸Used to transport
#palletizedloads over long distances
🔸Fits into tight spaces more easily than other types of
#liftequipment
🔸Handles 5,000 lb on average, with some models able to lift up to 8,000 lb
3. Walkie Stacker
🔸Combines the compactness of a
#palletjack with the reach of a
#forklift
🔸Designed to transport lighter loads over short distances in a
#warehouse
🔸Handles between 2,000 and 3,000 lb on average, with some models able to lift up to 4,000 lb
4. Order Picker
🔸Designed to carry one or two units rather than a whole pallet of items
🔸Operators ride in a platform that raises to the height of
#warehouseracks
🔸Capacities vary by model, ranging from several hu...