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WALKIE-RIDER [1 record]

Record 1 2005-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
DEF

Motorized material handling equipment that is designed to be controlled by a walking or on-board operator.

CONT

Lift trucks ... For applications that require not only short-distance transporting, but also require longer hauls, a walkie/rider truck is available. This unit allows the operator to ride on the truck, yet also permits off-truck maneuvering by the operator.

OBS

Walkie [truck] / chariot de manutention à conducteur à pied.

OBS

When trying to describe basic lift truck styles, one encounters a seemingly countless variety of units from which to choose. Trucks can be classified as riders, walkies, pneumatics, electrics, narrow aisles, etc.; in general, the name explains the mode of operation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chariots de manutention
DEF

Chariot de manutention combinant deux modes de conduite, soit le mode à conducteur porté, soit le mode à conducteur à pied selon les besoins de l'utilisateur.

OBS

Classification par mode de conduite. La position du conducteur, ou son absence, permet également de différencier les chariots de manutention. Ils peuvent être : à conducteur porté [...] à conducteur à pied [...] sans conducteur.

OBS

On écrirait mieux «charriot».

OBS

charriot : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2005).

Spanish

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