Order Picker FAQ

Electric order pickers are designed for operators to pick individual items or small quantities directly from racks, unlike forklifts that typically move entire pallets. They provide precise control and improved efficiency for warehouse picking operations.

• Standard Order Pickers: Ideal for general warehouse and retail environments, these solutions can lift loads of up to 3,000 lbs. 
• Furniture Order Pickers: Engineered for oversized or bulky items like furniture, mattresses, and large boxes, offering wider platforms and stability.
• High-Capacity Order Pickers: Built for higher lift heights, commonly used in high-rack warehouses or manufacturing facilities.

The Tora-Max® Stock Picker is Toyota’s entry-level solution for lower-level picking applications. It’s compact, easy to maneuver, and cost-effective, which makes it ideal for retail backrooms, small warehouses, and light stock-picking needs.

Lift heights vary by model:

• Standard Order Pickers: 189-390 in.
• High-Capacity Models: Up to 456 in.
• Tora-Max® Stock Picker: Up to 130 in. for low- to mid-level racking systems

Yes, many models, including standard and high-capacity order pickers, are lithium-ion compatible, offering longer runtimes, faster charging, and less maintenance compared to traditional lead-acid batteries.

Consider factors like load capacity, lift height, aisle width, duty cycle, and the type of products you handle. Toyota’s dealer network can help you evaluate your operation and recommend the best model for your needs.

Order pickers are commonly used in retail, furniture, manufacturing, and distribution centers, where efficient, high-volume picking is essential.

Routine inspections, battery care, and brake checks are essential. Models with lithium-ion batteries typically require less ongoing maintenance and reduce downtime compared to lead-acid powered options.

Yes. Many Toyota Order Pickers are designed with compact footprints and tight turning radii, making them ideal for narrow-aisle applications and high-density warehouses.

While the Tora-Max® is designed for light- to medium-duty applications, it can be used in multi-shift environments with a fast-charging setup.

• Standard Order Pickers: Typically up to 3,000 lbs.
  
• High-Capacity Order Pickers: Up to 3,000 lbs. or more
  
• Furniture Order Pickers: Wide platforms can accommodate carts or larger items, but usually support lighter loads
• Tora-Max® Stock Picker: Designed for lighter-duty applications of up to 850 lbs., depending on whether the operator compartment, load tray, or load deck is utilized 

Choose a high-capacity model if you need to handle at height. A Toyota dealer can conduct a site assessment to help determine the right equipment for your facility.

Yes. Toyota’s nationwide dealer network offers genuine OEM parts, planned maintenance programs, and on-site repair services to help minimize downtime and extend equipment life.