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Order pickers
Order picking is a labour-intensive process that is found in most large warehouses, on production sites or at e-commerce facilities. Toyota offers a wide range of trucks to assist with order picking, from ground level all the way up to 12.1 m picking height. To ensure safe and ergonomic working conditions for the operators, all Toyota Optio order pickers have been designed with comfort, safety and performance in mind.
Efficient picking at any height
The Toyota order pickers come with innovative features to ensure a high level of productivity and to support the operator by providing excellent comfort and safety.
Optimal product fit thanks to a wide range of configurations
The order picker range of Toyota comes in many variations to best serve the type of load and the area it needs to operate in. A few features:
- Different fork lengths for both pallet & roller cage handling
- Scissor forks to lift the forks to a comfortable working position (max lift height 800 mm)
- Platform lift on low level order pickers to elevate the operator about 1.2 m above the floor. It is equipped with a foot switch for hands-free lowering.
- High level picking models with 10.5 m platform height
- Mast model to use as order picker and stacker
- Walkthrough models to handle bulky or large loads
High performance and efficiency
Order pickers are used intensively, often in 2 to 3-shift operations. Lithium-ion battery technology is highly suitable as it is easier and faster to charge than lead-acid batteries and allows for opportunity charging. This eliminates the need to change batteries during the day, maximising overall productivity rates.
When working in low-temperature areas, it’s advised to keep the trucks in the cold as long as possible to avoid any condensation. Toyota order pickers are available with a heated Li-ion battery option for cold store applications.
Efficiency at your fingertips
Our low level order picking trucks can be equipped with our remote drive feature, called t-mote, to:
- increase productivity up to 20%: more picking, less driving
- reduce fatigue for the operators: less hopping on and off the truck
- improve safety thanks to obstacle detection sensors
The solution
- is user friendly and cost efficient
- can be retrofitted on existing fleet
- requires no extra installations in the warehouse
FAQ & helpful insights about order picker trucks
What is an order picker truck?
Order pickers are forklift trucks used to select and retrieve items from storage to fulfill customer orders. The operator puts the items on a pallet or roll cage. These trucks are crucial in warehouses, distribution centres and e-commerce operations to ensure accurate and timely delivery of products.
What type of order picker trucks do you find in a warehouse?
There are specific models to support level picking, with the option to elevate the forks for more ergonomic picking. Order pickers with elevating platform can take operators to 2.8 m for first and/or second level picking. For picking at higher heights, Toyota has a wide range of medium to high-level order pickers with picking heights up to 12.1 m. This range can be chosen with rail/wire guidance or free operation to operate in narrow aisles.
What to consider when buying an order picker truck?
Order picking of items accounts for a substantial percentage of the total cost of activities in a warehouse. Having the right order picking truck specification will impact your operational performance. These questions can guide you to the right model.
- How do you handle your loads?
Depending on the model, Toyota order picking trucks can move up to 2 pallets or 5 roll cages at the same time
- What is the required picking height?
Our order picking range offers picking heights up to12.1 m
- Would you like to rail or wire guidance?
To increase safety with high-level order pickers, you can choose rail or wire guidance
- Would you like to increase ergonomics?
Toyota offers different solutions. Our order picking models with elevated forks can be chosen, to function as worktable. The models with platform lift support more ergonomic picking at higher heights. Our remote drive solution, t-mote, is a great tool to increase efficiency and ergonomics when picking at ground level.
What are the different guidance systems for order picker trucks?
Toyota’s medium to high-level order pickers come with different guidance systems:
- Wire guidance: cables are mounted in the floor. The order pickers can pick up the signal of the cable to get automatic guidance
- Rail guidance: metal profiles are installed on the sides of the aisle to guide the machine
- No guidance/free ranging: the order picker can steer the truck independently.
Can you use an order picker truck in cold store?
Cold store operations are one of the toughest working environments. Sub-zero temperatures affect your trucks’ battery capacity, electronics and lubrication. Toyota offers dedicated cold store order picker trucks to ensure uptime in these applications. Get in touch with our sales experts for advice.
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Benefits of order picking trucks
Order picking trucks are essential for efficient and accurate order fulfillment in warehouses and distribution centres. Designed to lift operators to various heights, these trucks streamline the picking process and improve productivity. Main benefits of order picking trucks are:
- Efficient picking: Operators can access goods stored at multiple levels, reducing time and effort spent walking and reaching.
- High accuracy: Designed for optimal visibility and control, order pickers help reduce picking errors.
- Ergonomic operation: Comfortable platforms and intuitive controls reduce operator fatigue and increase safety.
- Space optimisation: Ideal for narrow aisle applications, order pickers allow for higher storage density.
- Energy efficient: Available with Li-ion battery technology, order pickers can be charged during breaks for longer operating times.
Applications of an order picking truck
Order picking trucks are widely used across various industries due to their efficiency and adaptability. In e-commerce fulfilment centres, they play a crucial role in enabling fast and accurate picking of individual items, which is essential for meeting the demands of online shoppers. Retail warehouses rely on these trucks to manage high volumes of stock-keeping units (SKUs) and to facilitate frequent restocking. In pharmaceutical and medical supply facilities, order picking trucks support operations where precision and hygiene are critical. Automotive parts distribution centres use them to manage the picking of small, varied components. Additionally, cold storage environments benefit from specialised models that are designed to perform reliably in low temperatures.
Toyota’s range of order pickers
Toyota Material Handling offers a versatile line up of order picker trucks, from 1000 kg to 2500 kg load capacity, to suit different operational needs:
- Toyota Optio L-series low level order pickers (LLOP), ideal for ground-level picking and horizontal transport. Toyota Optio OSE models are also available with remote drive function.
- Toyota Optio M-series medium level order pickers, designed for picking at intermediate storage heights.
- Toyota Optio H-series high level order pickers, capable of reaching high heights, perfect for high-density racking systems.