Envision this: your warehouse operation is bustling with activity, yet your order pickers are caught in a cycle of inefficiency. Employees trudge endless miles through narrow aisles, are forced to climb ladders over and over, and fight with cumbersome equipment that wasn’t even designed for modern high-density storage environments. Stock chasers offer a focused answer to these operational challenges, transforming how your team gets around, selects, and carries materials in limited-space facilities.

Exaclty What Is a Stock Chaser?

A stock chaser is a small, stand-up electric vehicle designed for order picking and material transport in narrow warehouse aisles. Unlike traditional forklifts that require wide turning radii and substantial aisle space, these agile machines navigate through spaces as tight as standard doorways while maintaining strong payload capacities.

Addressing Your Operational Challenges

Narrow Aisle Navigation Made Simple

Current warehouses increasingly adopt a narrow aisle approach to optimize storage density, with some facilities featuring aisles as tight as 8–10 feet. Stock chasers excel in these environments, allowing operators to move easily without the space limitations that hinder typical material handling equipment.

Ergonomic Design Reduces Worker Fatigue

The stand-up operator platform helps alleviate the physical strain caused by constant getting on and off that seated equipment requires. Integrated ladders offer safe access to high shelving, get rid of the need for additional ladder fetching and setup. This integrated approach dramatically cuts down on the time and effort required for above-shoulder picking tasks.

Enhanced Productivity Through Speed and Agility

With speeds of up to eight miles per hour and superior agility, stock chasers allow for faster order completion than walking or using bulky alternatives. The small footprint enables operators to turn on a dime, reducing travel time between pick locations and enabling more efficient route planning.

Real-World Applications and Benefits

Improved Order Picking Efficiency

Order picking comprises more than half of typical warehouse man hours and almost 55% of operating costs. Stock chasers target this issue by providing a platform that moves with the operator, eliminating repeated trips between storage locations and staging areas. Spacious cargo decks offer room for multiple orders or bulk items while maintaining stability during transport.

Cost-Effective Alternative to Traditional Equipment

While reach trucks and VNA lift trucks serve important functions in high-lift scenarios, stock chasers deliver a lower-cost answer for floor-level and low-level picking activities. Their low purchase price, reduced maintenance requirements due to simpler systems, and minimal operator training make them an attractive option for operations wanting immediate productivity improvements.

Integration with Modern Warehouse Operations

Stock chasers complement existing warehouse management systems and can be integrated into various picking systems. Whether your operation uses zone picking, batch picking, or wave picking strategies, these vehicles adjust to enable efficient workflow patterns. Their compact size allows several units to work together at once without the traffic congestion challenges that come with large equipment.

Making the Implementation Decision

When evaluating stock chasers for your warehouse, consider your current pain points with space, efficiency, and ergonomics. These vehicles are especially valuable for facilities with high-frequency picking operations, multiple SKUs requiring regular access, and tight spaces that prohibit larger pieces of equipment.

The Motrec stock chasers offered by Raymond West provide proven reliability and performance, with capabilities ranging from 500 to 2,000 pounds payload capacity and towing capabilities up to 12,000 pounds. This range of options makes them well-suited for various applications beyond basic order picking, including parts transport, maintenance work, and manufacturing plant applications.

Transform Your Warehouse Operations Today

Stock chasers are more than a simple warehouse tool, they're a smart investment in productivity, safety, and profitability.

Discover how stock chasers could change your warehouse operation. Contact Raymond West today to review your needs and find out how Motrec stock chasers can bring measurable boosts in your warehouse efficiency.

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