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Stacker Selection Guide

To help you accurately choose the most suitable stacker equipment based on different working conditions, pallet types, and budgets, this selection guide has been compiled. The following covers the core features and application scenarios of fully electric, semi-electric, manual, and special-purpose stackers:

I. Core Selection Decision Matrix

Equipment Type Core Model / Representative Product Rated Load Lifting Height Power & Operation Features Optimal Working Conditions & Pallet Compatibility
Fully Electric Straddle Stacker CTD20 Removable Leg Fully Electric Stacker 2000kg (4400lbs) Approx. 3 meters (118") Electric drive and lift; modular assembly of straddle legs Spans various pallets (perfect compatibility with double-sided closed pallets), suitable for heavy loads and long-distance ocean freight.
Walkie Fully Electric Stacker Walkie Fully Electric Stacker 1000kg - 1500kg (Scalable) 2m - 3m Electric drive and lift, no riding platform, extremely flexible turning Very narrow aisles, crowded warehouses, small truck interior operations.
Stand-on Electric Stacker SD-10 / SD-20 Series 1000kg - 2000kg 1.6m - 2.5m (Customizable) Electric drive and lift, with driving platform and protective guardrails Medium-to-long distance high-frequency handling, high-density racking, clean indoor environments.
Semi-Electric Stacker (Fixed Legs) Semi-Electric Stacker (CTY Series) 1000kg - 2000kg 1.6m - 3m Electric lifting + manual pushing, maintenance-free battery Budget-friendly small-to-medium warehouses requiring frequent lifting with short pushing distances (single-sided pallets only).
Semi-Electric Straddle Stacker Removable Wide Leg Semi-Electric Stacker 1000kg (2200lbs) 2.5m (98") Electric lifting + manual pushing; wide adjustable straddle legs Rented warehouses, mixed pallet types (including double-sided, grid-bottom, and non-standard pallets).
Manual Hydraulic Stacker CTY-1T to CTY-3T Series 1000kg - 3000kg Approx. 1.6m (63") Pure manual hydraulic operation, zero electricity cost Low-frequency operations, environments without power supply, and cost-sensitive small-to-medium enterprises.
Manual Oil Drum Stacker Manual Oil Drum Stacker 350kg (772lbs) 1.5m (59") Manual hydraulic lift + worm gear 360° rollover and pouring Heavy iron/plastic drum pouring and handling in chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries.
Parrot-Beak Drum Lifter Parrot-Beak Drum Lifter 350kg (772lbs) 200mm (Short-distance handling/lift) Hydraulic foot lift + parrot-beak automatic clamping jaw Short-distance flat handling of standard oil drums, loading/unloading trucks or scale platforms.

II. Selection Recommendations

  1. Choose based on pallet type:
  2. If your warehouse uses double-sided pallets, grid-bottom, or stringerless non-standard pallets with bottom crossbeams, standard stackers cannot insert their forks. You must choose the Fully Electric Straddle Stacker or Semi-Electric Straddle Stacker whose legs can bypass the pallet structure.

  3. If you only use single-sided pallets without bottom crossbeams, you can choose standard walkie, stand-on, or fixed-leg semi-electric/manual stackers.

  4. Choose based on work intensity and budget:

  5. High intensity, long distance, high efficiency: The fully electric series (Stand-on Electric Stacker or CTD20 Fully Electric Stacker) is the top choice to significantly reduce physical fatigue.
  6. Limited budget, but wanting to eliminate the most exhausting "lifting" step: The Semi-Electric Stacker is a high-value choice, combining electric lifting with manual pushing to solve the core pain point.

  7. Low frequency, pursuing ultimate cost-effectiveness: The Manual Hydraulic Stacker features a simple structure, zero electricity bills, and extremely low maintenance costs.

  8. Choose based on special materials (e.g., oil drums):

  9. If you need 360-degree precise rollover and pouring of oil drums (to prevent splashing), choose the Manual Oil Drum Stacker.
  10. If you only need fast gripping, handling, and short-distance lifting of oil drums, choose the Parrot-Beak Drum Lifter.