Electric drive pallet stackers will be more expensive to purchase and operate than manual drive models but are better suited to high duty use, use in parking lots, and where the warehouse employees can't muscle the weight around. ...

There are 3 types to consider: 1) Forkover, 2) Straddle or 3) Counterweight

Forkover design is where the forks lower right on top of the stabilization legs. The advantages of this design are that it is less expensive, takes up less space and can maneuver in tight aisles. The disadvantage is since the forks are directly over the stabilization legs, you cannot pick up a closed bottom pallet directly from the floor; however, this is still an excellent choice for unloading trucks and this disadvantage can be overcome with either open bottom pallets/skids or blocks.

Straddle leg pallet stackers allow the forks to lower directly to the floor with the stabilization legs straddling either side of the pallet. Advantages of this design are it allows you to pick up closed bottom pallets directly from the floor. Disadvantages are it is more expensive to purchase/ship and it takes up more space.

Counterweight or counterbalance stacker offer some benefits of both of the previously mentioned styles but with some other drawbacks. Counterweight stackers can lift pallets direclt off of the floor since there are no stabilization legs to get in the way. The disadvantages are that the weight capacity and lift height will typically be less than the other styles. ]]>LiftScienceIndustry Links2006-07-21T10:15:56-07:00http://www.liftscience.com/Forklifts/Pallet-Stackers-Walkie-Forklift-Industry-Links_files/www.mmh.com#unique-entry-id-0http://www.liftscience.com/Forklifts/Pallet-Stackers-Walkie-Forklift-Industry-Links_files/www.mmh.com#unique-entry-id-0