What Is a Straddle Stacker? Uses and Who Needs One
A straddle stacker is a walk-behind electric truck that lifts pallets to roughly 8 to 12 feet using two adjustable legs instead of a counterweight. This guide explains what the legs buy you and what they cost you, how the category compares to pallet jacks, counterbalance stackers, reach trucks, and forklifts, and why a machine weighing 1,400 lb with an internal charger asks nothing of your building. It also covers leg span, lowered mast height, OSHA Class III training, and the two safety questions people ask most: ramps and steering.