Stacker

A walkie stacker is a walk-behind electric pallet stacker for sites that need to lift pallets onto racking without a ride-on forklift. You steer it from a tiller and lift on a mast, so it works in much narrower aisles than a counterbalance forklift. It suits storerooms, retail backrooms, workshops and small distribution centres that move a moderate number of pallets over short runs on smooth concrete.

DJJ Equipment sells 11 Hangcha walkie and ride-on pallet stackers, rated from 0.8 to 2 t, with maximum lift heights from 2.01 m to 6 m. Every model is available with a lithium-ion battery, and three also come with lead-acid. DJJ is an authorised Australian dealer for Hangcha forklifts and warehouse equipment.

Walkie Stackers in the DJJ Range

The range splits into six layouts. The list below groups each model by how it carries the pallet, with capacity and maximum lift taken from each product's spec table.

• Legs-under-forks stacker: WS Series, XA Series, X Series, XA Series Mini, XA Series Mini Energy Recovery, 1.2-2 t, maximum lift 3.6-6 m
• Walkie reach stacker: A Series Reach Stacker, 1.36 t, maximum lift 5.5 m
• Counterbalanced stacker: A Series Counterbalanced Pallet Stacker, 0.8-2 t, maximum lift 5.5 m
• Initial-lift stacker: X Series Initial-Lift Pallet Stacker, 1.2-1.6 t, plus 2 t on the initial lift, maximum lift 6 m
• Double pallet stacker: X Series and XA Series Double Pallet Stackers, 2 t, maximum lift 2.01-2.905 m
• Rider stacker: X Series Rider Pallet Stacker, 1.4-1.6 t, maximum lift 6 m

The legs-under-forks models cover the widest spread of capacities and lift heights. The other layouts each solve one specific problem: closed-bottom pallets, two-pallet transfers or longer travel distances.

How to Choose the Right Walkie Stacker

Start with the heaviest pallet that goes onto your top beam, not the headline capacity. The X Series Pallet Stacker CDD14 is rated at 1,400 kg but holds 450 kg at its 6,000 mm maximum lift. The WS Series CDD15 drops from 1,500 kg to 300 kg at 4,000 mm. If heavy pallets must go high, compare each model's load chart at that height before you compare quotes.

Your pallet base decides the layout. A legs-under-forks stacker needs its load wheels to drop between the bottom boards, which limits entry on double-decked Australian pool pallets. For closed-bottom pallets, skids or loads picked from any side, the A Series Reach Stacker or the counterbalanced stacker avoids that problem, at the cost of a wider aisle.

Measure the narrowest aisle where the stacker turns into the racking. The legs-under-forks walkie models list stacking aisles from 1,970 mm to about 2,270 mm. The reach stacker starts at 2,337 mm, the rider at 2,655 mm and the counterbalanced stacker at 2,760 mm. Each figure assumes a stated pallet size, usually 1000 x 1200 mm crossways.

Walk-behind models travel at about 5 to 6 km/h laden, which suits short runs between the dock and the racking. Stand-on and rider versions in the X Series reach 8 to 9.5 km/h laden and save the operator a lot of walking on longer runs. Riding can also change the licence position, so check that with your state regulator before you choose.

Lithium suits a stacker that works more than one shift, because you can top it up at breaks. Lead-acid costs less to buy and suits a single shift with one full charge cycle, but it needs a charging area. The WS Series, XA Series and XA Series Double Pallet Stacker are the models offered with either battery.

Walkie stackers run on small polyurethane wheels and need smooth, level, hard floors. Laden gradeability across the range is about 5 to 10%, so steep dock ramps, rough slabs and gravel are forklift work. If your pallets never leave floor level, an electric pallet truck does the job for less.

Before you choose, check:

• Your heaviest pallet and the height of your top beam
• The model's capacity at that height on its load chart
• Your pallet type and which sides a stacker can enter
• The narrowest aisle and the racking clearance
• Walk-behind, stand-on or rider operation for your travel distance
• Shifts per day, battery type and where you will charge
• Floor surface, slopes and any ramps

Buy or Hire a Walkie Stacker

Buying suits steady daily use over several years. Hire suits a seasonal peak, a project or a trial before you commit. Pallet stackers are part of DJJ's forklift hire range on selected models, with minimum terms that depend on the machine and branch. If you buy, finance is available through our finance partner, with no-cost, obligation-free pre-approval, subject to finance approval.

Service, Parts and Delivery

DJJ services Hangcha stackers from workshops at Silverwater NSW, Meadowbrook QLD and Bayswater WA, and each branch holds commonly required parts. After you buy, DJJ Care covers scheduled maintenance, parts replacement and technical help on 1300 646 747. We deliver Australia wide, with delivery quoted separately and coverage outside our branch areas confirmed at quote stage.

Tell us your heaviest pallet, top beam height, narrowest aisle and how far the stacker travels each shift. Our team will suggest walkie stackers to buy or hire, or you can call 1800 355 388.