Warehouse & Order Picking Trolleys

Choose the right warehouse picking trolley

Warehouse and order picking trolleys are material-handling equipment used to move goods between storage, picking, packing and dispatch areas. This range includes picking trolleys with access steps, shelves and baskets, a tote-box option, an open parcel truck and an enclosed parcel cage. The range combines sturdy construction with different carrying and storage layouts. Choose the format that suits the goods being handled and the route around your site.

Warehouse operations vary from small stockrooms to distribution centres, so both route and goods matter. Warehouse picking trolleys may pass through narrow aisles before reaching packing or dispatch. Consider how often the goods change, whether items need to remain visible, and whether shelves, baskets or boxes will keep stock organised during order picking. This helps narrow the range before individual sizes and wheel types are compared.

Compare capacity, dimensions and wheels

Start with the size and weight of the goods, then check the stated load capacity and usable shelf, basket or cage space on the relevant product page. Measure doorways, aisles, lifts, thresholds and turning areas along the intended route.

Wheel and brake arrangements vary between trolleys. Check the current dimensions, castor specification and braking details before ordering, particularly where routes include slopes, corners or restricted spaces.

Picking trolleys with step access

The Picking Trolley with Steps combines two adjustable shelves with fold-away steps. Its open, adjustable shelf layout suits boxes and items of different sizes.

The Warehouse Picking Trolley has four access steps, mesh basket storage and a lower sheet-metal shelf. Its basket-led layout provides more containment for smaller loose items while they are being picked and moved.

Order fulfilment with tote boxes

The Tote Box Trolley can be selected without boxes or with two boxes. Choose the required configuration and check the current box dimensions and trolley footprint before ordering.

If you intend to use existing containers, confirm their dimensions and compatibility rather than assuming any tote box will fit.

Parcel trucks and cages

The Parcel Truck has three fixed mesh sides, an open top and a half-drop gate for loading and unloading. It provides easy access to parcels while the mesh sides help keep them contained.

The Parcel Cage has mesh sides and a mesh top, a door with a padlock hook and two adjustable wooden shelves. Its top and door create a more enclosed layout, while the shelves divide the available storage space.

For other cage sizes and formats, browse our Roll Container Trolleys.

Warehouse picking trolley or shelf trolley?

Choose a picking trolley where the job involves access steps, baskets, tote boxes or parcel handling. For a general multi-tier trolley without integrated steps, browse our Shelf Trolleys or the wider Platform Trolleys and Trucks range.

Shelf trolleys and platform trolleys suit transport jobs where stock is carried at one level. Warehouse order picking trolleys add layouts for order fulfilment, including step access, tote boxes, baskets and parcel containment. Choose the equipment according to whether workers need open access, separate containers for multiple orders, access to higher storage or room for bulkier goods. This focuses the comparison on the picking process instead of overall size or load capacity alone.

Plan the warehouse order-picking route

Map the route from storage to packing or dispatch before choosing between warehouse picking trolleys. Record the narrowest aisle, doorway and lift opening, allow space at turning points, and note thresholds or changes in floor level. A suitable trolley must fit the route as well as the goods.

Consider how the goods will be organised. Open shelves keep larger boxes accessible, mesh baskets provide containment for smaller loose stock, tote boxes separate compatible items, and a parcel cage creates a more enclosed space. Match the layout to the goods and the number of orders being moved.

Warehouse and order picking trolley FAQs

What is an order picking trolley used for? Order picking trolleys are used to collect stock from warehouse locations and move it to packing or dispatch. Picking trolleys vary according to whether the job requires access steps, open shelves, mesh baskets, tote boxes or parcel containment.

Which warehouse picking trolleys work in narrow aisles? Picking trolleys vary in overall width and length, so there is no single answer for every warehouse. Compare the shortlisted trolley with the narrowest parts of the route, then allow enough space for turning, loading and unloading.

Should I choose shelves, boxes or a cage? Shelves keep goods within easy reach, tote boxes help separate compatible items and a parcel cage provides a more enclosed layout. Choose the format that best matches the stock and picking process.