Learning about Order Picker & Reach Truck
Whether you decide to buy or hire a forklift, it’s essential to know the exact purpose of the equipment and how they can assist you in getting your job done. In this blog we are going to take a look at the two types of lift trucks that are used for picking cases /single items, pallet stacking, drive-in racking and long load handling. These include order picker and reach truck. Before we dive into the details of the variants of forklifts let’s understand the basic difference between the two operating vehicles. In an order picker the operator goes up in the air with a load and manually picks an order from a rack. Alternatively, in a reach truck the operator stays in the cab of the machine at ground level and moves the load up mechanically . The Order Picker An order picker is a type of lift truck that is used in warehouses and distribution centers to help operators to pick and deliver materials needed for filling out orders. It is primed for applications that require an operator