Stackers for Sale — Walkie, Rider & Semi-Electric

A stacker is a walk-behind or ride-on material handling machine that combines the compact footprint of a pallet jack with the vertical lifting capability of a forklift. It uses a vertical mast and forks to raise palletized loads to shelf height — typically up to 189 inches (16 feet) — but unlike a forklift, it does not use a counterweight, keeping the overall size and weight down. **The pallet-jack → stacker → forklift capability ladder:** 1. **Pallet jacks** move loads horizontally at floor level. Best for dock work and short warehouse moves. Capacity up to 8,000 lb, minimal vertical lift. 2. **Stackers** bridge the gap. Capacity 2,200 to 3,300 lb, lift height 100" to 189". Compact enough for narrow aisles, tall enough for medium-height racking. 3. **Forklifts** deliver full vertical + capacity performance. 3,000 to 17,500+ lb, lift heights to 250"+, but require wider aisles and more operator training. **When a stacker is the right choice:** - Warehouse racking under 16 feet tall - Aisles too narrow for a full-size forklift - Loads under 3,300 lb - Budget-constrained operations that need vertical lift capability - Retail back-of-house, small distribution centers, manufacturing cells **Stacker configurations at PHS Lift:** - **Walkie stackers** — operator walks alongside. Smallest footprint, lowest cost (quote-based pricing) - **Rider stackers** — operator stands or sits on platform. Faster over distance (quote-based pricing) - **Semi-electric** — electric lift, manual push. Bridge between manual and full-electric (quote-based) - **Counterbalance stackers** — mini-forklift with counterweight for straddling loads (available) Every Noblelift stacker sold through PHS Lift ships with a 12-month warranty and OSHA 1910.178 compliance documentation for powered industrial truck operator training.