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Robotic and autonomous pallet stackers for UK warehouses
An autonomous pallet stacker, also called a robotic pallet stacker, is a driverless stacker truck with a mast that lifts pallets from the floor, a conveyor or a rack beam into racking or a block stack, with no operator. It navigates by laser SLAM on your existing floor, so it needs no wires, tape or magnets.
It is the machine for low-level racking, narrow aisles and the dock-to-rack put-away that a pallet truck cannot finish, because a pallet truck only lifts enough to clear the floor. FlyWei Robotics integrates and deploys four autonomous pallet stacker models (1,000 to 2,000 kg, 1,600 or 3,000 mm standard lift), four autonomous pallet trucks(1,000 to 3,000 kg) and two lighter carriers from SEER Robotics, all run from one M4 fleet manager over VDA 5050. The tables below give each model's payload, lift height, turning radius and stacking aisle width, straight from the datasheets.
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Not a stacker crane, not a palletiser
Three very different machines share the word “stacker”. This page is about the third one.
Stacker crane
A rail-guided machine fixed inside one aisle of high-bay racking, installed with the racking as part of an automated storage and retrieval system. It cannot leave its aisle and is part of the building's fabric.
Palletiser
A fixed cell, usually a robot arm or a layer machine, that builds pallets from cases at the end of a production line. It stacks cases onto a pallet; it does not move the pallet anywhere.
Autonomous pallet stacker
A free-roaming, driverless stacker truck with a mast. It drives itself between docks, conveyors and aisles, lifts pallets into racking up to 3,000 mm standard, can be added one unit at a time and can be moved to another zone or site.
Also not to be confused with an autonomous pallet truck: the same kind of robot without the mast, lifting 190 to 205 mm to clear the floor and moving pallets horizontally. Both classes are in the table because most UK flows need one of each, and both run from the same fleet manager.
Robotic pallet stacker: the same machine by another name
A robotic pallet stacker, an automated pallet stacker, an AGV stacker and a driverless stacker truck are all the machine this page describes: a mast stacker that drives itself and lifts pallets into racking without an operator. Whatever a supplier calls it, compare payload, lift height, right-angle stacking aisle width and how it takes jobs from your WMS. Those four figures are in the model table.
Four stacker models at a glance
Laser SLAM navigation, 3D obstacle avoidance as standard, and pallet recognition standard on the SSS-2000EU and SOS-1000 (optional on the SSS-1400EU and SFL-CDD14). Open any card for the full datasheet.
Stacker ForkliftsSFL-CDD14 & SSS-1400EU
1400 kg · lift 1600 / 3000 mm · turning 1221 / 1269 mm · CE
Autonomous pallet stacker models
Payload, lift and aisle width from the model datasheets on each product page. Ast = right-angle stacking aisle width for a 1,000 × 1,200 mm pallet, 1,200 side along the forks; “+ 200” is the standard 200 mm safety clearance. Blank cells: not stated on the datasheet, confirmed at survey. Updated 14 October 2026.
| Model | Class | Payload (kg) | Lift height (mm) | Turning radius (mm) | Ast aisle, 1000 × 1200 pallet (mm) | Overall L × W × H (mm) | Ambient rating | CE | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFL-CDD14 | Pallet stacker | 1400 | 1600 / 3000 | 1221 / 1269 | CE | ||||
| SSS-1400EU | Pallet stacker | 1400 | 1600 / 3000 | 1269 | 1966 + 200 | 1766 × 969 × 2064 / 2142 | 0 to 50 °C, RH 10 to 90%, non-condensing | CE | |
 SSS-2000EU | Pallet stacker | 2000 | 1600 / 3000 | 1336 | 2003 + 200 | 1724 × 1039 × 1995 / 2229 | 0 to 50 °C, RH 10 to 90%, non-condensing | CE | |
 SOS-1000 | Pallet stacker | 1000 | 1600 | 1445 | 2106 + 200 | 1818 × 1039 × 2238 |
Autonomous pallet trucks (AGV pallet trucks)
An autonomous pallet truck, also called an AGV pallet truck, autonomous pallet mover or automated pallet jack, is a driverless pallet truck that lifts a pallet just clear of the floor and moves it between docks, lines and storage lanes. The four models below carry 1,000 to 3,000 kg, lift 190 to 205 mm and navigate by SLAM.
An autonomous pallet truck costs more than an automatic loop truck, which follows one fixed line or route, because it carries lidar and laser SLAM navigation: it drives on your existing floor with no line to lay, a new route is a software change, and it can be linked to your WMS.
| Model | Class | Payload (kg) | Lift height (mm) | Turning radius (mm) | Ast aisle, 1000 × 1200 pallet (mm) | Overall L × W × H (mm) | Ambient rating | CE | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SFL-CBD15 | Pallet truck | 1500 | 205 | 1532 | 2260 + 200 | 1685 × 980 × 1906 | 0 to 50 °C, RH 10 to 90%, non-condensing | CE | |
 SFL-CBD20 | Pallet truck | 2000 | 205±5 | 1360 | 1970 + 200 | 1720 × 960 × 2090 | 0 to 50 °C, RH 10 to 90%, non-condensing | ||
 SFL-CBD30 | Pallet truck | 3000 | 205±5 | 1360 | 1970 + 200 | 1720 × 960 × 2090 | 0 to 50 °C, RH 10 to 90%, non-condensing | ||
 SPT-1000 | Pallet truck | 1000 | 190 | 900 | 2000 | 1450 × 1200 × 556 | 0 to 50 °C, RH 10 to 90%, non-condensing |
Open a model for its full datasheet. If the pallet has to go into racking, choose one of the pallet stacker models instead.
Lighter carriers: single-fork forklift and tote and shelf carrier
Two lighter machines complete the low-level range, and neither is a pallet truck. The SFL-300L single-fork autonomous forklift moves tote dollies and light shelves up to 300 kg, and the CE-certified SOF-300EU carries tote dollies and shelves.
| Model | Class | Payload (kg) | Lift height (mm) | Turning radius (mm) | Ast aisle, 1000 × 1200 pallet (mm) | Overall L × W × H (mm) | Ambient rating | CE | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SFL-300L | Single-fork autonomous forklift | 300 | 150±5 | 600 | 914 × 400 × 1576 | 0 to 50 °C, RH 10 to 90%, non-condensing | |||
 SOF-300EU | Tote and shelf carrier | 300 | 150±5 (default 70) | 650 | 1044 × 500 × 1722 | 0 to 50 °C, RH 10 to 90%, non-condensing | CE |
All 18 models, including counterbalance and reach trucks, are on the autonomous forklifts range page, with a side-by-side compare tool.
Where a stacker fits versus counterbalance and reach
The choice is set by three numbers: how high the top beam is, how wide the aisle is, and how heavy the pallet is. Stackers win on aisle width at low beam levels; counterbalance trucks win on payload and dock work; reach trucks win on beam height in a narrower aisle. Ranges below are from the model datasheets in the FlyWei range.
| Class | Payload (kg) | Standard lift (mm) | Ast aisle, 1000 × 1200 pallet (mm) | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autonomous pallet stacker | 1,000 to 2,000 | 1,600 or 3,000 | 1,966 + 200 to 2,106 + 200 | Ground level and first beam levels, narrow aisles, block stacking, dock-to-rack put-away, moving between aisles |
| Autonomous counterbalance | 1,400 to 3,000 | 3,000 to 4,000 | 2,989 + 200 to 3,417 + 200 | Wide aisles, heavier pallets, inbound and outbound docks, production lines |
| Autonomous reach truck | 1,400 | 3,000 | 2,195 to 2,260 + 200 | Higher beam levels in narrower aisles, rack-to-rack moves, high-density storage |
Choose a stacker when
Pallets go into the bottom beam levels, aisles are under about 2.4 m, the same truck needs to serve several aisles and a conveyor, and you want to add capacity a unit at a time rather than fit a fixed system.
Choose counterbalance when
Loads run to 3,000 kg, the work is at the dock or on a production line, and aisle width is not the constraint. See the counterbalance models on the range page.
Choose reach when
The beams above the stacker's reach are the ones that matter and the aisle is already tight. A mixed fleet with stackers on the low levels and reach trucks above is common, and M4 dispatches to both.
Cold store notes
The standard ambient rating on the datasheets that state one is 0 to 50 °C, RH 10 to 90%, non-condensing. Chilled areas sit at the very bottom of that range; frozen stores are outside it. Low-temperature operation needs equipment rated for the cold: sealed or heated electronics, batteries suited to the temperature, and measures to manage condensation when trucks move between freezer and ambient zones.
The operating temperature range is a key part of the specification and is confirmed during the site survey, along with any temperature transitions between zones, floor condition, racking and aisle layout, and the battery or charging strategy for continuous cold operation. The SSS-1400EU is listed for cold chain logistics.
Read the cold storage automation guideIntegration with your WMS over M4
Every stacker and pallet truck on this page connects to the M4 fleet manager. M4 links to warehouse management, warehouse control and ERP systems by REST API, receives put-away and retrieval orders from them, and dispatches each job to a robot over the VDA 5050 open protocol. It runs mixed fleets, so one WMS order can send a pallet truck to collect from the dock and a stacker to place into the rack.
On the stacker models, 3D obstacle avoidance is standard, pallet recognition is standard on the SSS-2000EU and SOS-1000 and optional on the others, and high-shelf pallet recognition is an option, so the WMS can hand over a location rather than a hand-measured position.
See the M4 fleet manager · How the WMS and ERP integration worksHire, lease or buy an autonomous pallet stacker
Three ways to put the same robots, M4 software and UK support on your floor. Every route starts with the free site survey and a fleet-sizing quote.
Hire
Long-term rental on rolling terms agreed around your contract horizon, with maintenance, software updates and UK support included. Suited to peaks, fixed-length customer contracts and production-scale trials.
Autonomous forklift hireLease
Fixed 3, 5 or 7-year terms, subject to credit approval, with rates tailored to fleet size, robot mix and site. Robots, M4 software, maintenance and support in one agreement.
Leasing optionsBuy
Outright purchase, quoted per model and per site after the survey. The cost guide explains what drives the figure and the ROI calculator lets you test payback with your own numbers.
Autonomous forklift cost guide · ROI calculatorFrom survey to stacking in 8 to 14 weeks
FlyWei's UK project team measures aisles, beam heights, floor and temperature zones, and maps the flows. No obligation.
Model mix and fleet size against your volumes, with buy, lease and rental options side by side.
M4 connected to your WMS, WCS or ERP by REST API; robots on VDA 5050; CE, PUWER and LOLER duties covered.
Mapping, safety validation and training on site, then UK-based support with remote monitoring through M4.
Want to see how a stacker would run on your site before you commit? The survey leads to a layout of your aisles, routes and pick and drop points first. New to the subject? Start with what is an autonomous forklift.
Autonomous pallet stacker FAQs
What is an autonomous pallet stacker?
An autonomous pallet stacker is a driverless stacker truck with a mast that picks up a pallet from the floor, a conveyor or a rack beam and places it into racking or a block stack without an operator. It navigates by laser SLAM on the existing floor, so it needs no wires, tapes or magnets, and it receives its jobs from a fleet manager connected to the warehouse management system. The stacker models in the FlyWei range lift 1,000 to 2,000 kg to a standard 1,600 or 3,000 mm.
Is a robotic pallet stacker the same as an autonomous pallet stacker?
Yes. Robotic pallet stacker, automated pallet stacker, AGV stacker and driverless stacker truck all describe a mast stacker that drives itself and lifts pallets into racking without an operator. Compare machines on payload, lift height, right-angle stacking aisle width and how they take jobs from your WMS, not on the name. The four stacker models on this page lift 1,000 to 2,000 kg to a standard 1,600 or 3,000 mm.
What is the difference between an autonomous pallet stacker and an autonomous pallet truck?
Lift height. An autonomous pallet truck raises the forks only far enough to clear the floor (190 to 205 mm on the four pallet trucks in the table) and moves pallets horizontally: dock to storage, line to dispatch, cross-dock. An autonomous pallet stacker has a mast and lifts to 1,600 or 3,000 mm, so it can put pallets into rack beams and stack them. If every move in your flow starts and ends on the floor, a pallet truck is the cheaper machine; if pallets need to go into racking, you need a stacker.
What is an AGV pallet truck?
An AGV pallet truck, or autonomous pallet truck, is a driverless pallet truck that lifts a pallet just clear of the floor and moves it between docks, lines and storage lanes with no operator. The four in the FlyWei range, the SFL-CBD15, SFL-CBD20, SFL-CBD30 and SPT-1000, carry 1,000 to 3,000 kg and lift 190 to 205 mm. If the pallet has to go into racking, you need a stacker instead.
How wide must an aisle be for an autonomous pallet stacker?
Use the right-angle stacking aisle width (Ast) on the model datasheet, not the turning radius alone. For a 1,000 x 1,200 mm pallet with the 1,200 side along the forks, the stacker models in the table quote 1,966 + 200 mm (SSS-1400EU), 2,003 + 200 mm (SSS-2000EU) and 2,106 + 200 mm (SOS-1000), where the 200 mm is the standard safety clearance. Real aisles also depend on pallet overhang, rack depth, floor flatness and where the truck turns in, which is why the free site survey measures your aisles before a model is confirmed.
How high can an autonomous pallet stacker lift?
The stacker models in the FlyWei range have a standard lifting height of 1,600 mm or 3,000 mm, which covers ground level plus the first one or two beam levels of standard adjustable pallet racking. For higher beam levels the autonomous reach trucks (3,000 mm standard) and counterbalance models (3,000 to 4,000 mm standard) are the next step up, and all of them run on the same M4 fleet manager.
Can an autonomous pallet stacker work in a cold store?
The standard datasheet rating on the models that state one is 0 to 50 °C, non-condensing, so chilled areas sit at the bottom of that range and frozen stores are outside it. Freezer duty needs a cold-rated specification: sealed or heated electronics, batteries suited to the temperature, and a plan for condensation when the truck moves between freezer and ambient zones. The operating temperature range is confirmed during the site survey, and the SSS-1400EU is listed for cold chain logistics.
How does an autonomous pallet stacker get its jobs from our WMS?
Through the M4 fleet manager. M4 connects to warehouse management, warehouse control and ERP systems by REST API, receives put-away and retrieval orders from them, and dispatches each job to a robot over the VDA 5050 open protocol. Because M4 runs mixed fleets, a stacker can take the rack put-away while a pallet truck brings the load from the dock, with one order from the WMS covering both moves.
How much does an autonomous pallet stacker cost?
It depends on the stacker, the site and the integration: the load and lift height, the number of robots, chargers, the fleet software, WMS integration, installation and any site works. FlyWei publishes no price list and quotes each project in writing after a free, no-obligation UK site survey. You can buy outright, lease over 3, 5 or 7 years subject to credit approval with rates tailored to fleet size, robot mix and site, or take long-term rental on rolling terms. The AGV forklift cost guide sets out what drives the cost for every truck class, and the ROI calculator tests payback with your own labour and shift figures.
AGV forklift cost guide →Is an autonomous pallet stacker the same as a stacker crane?
No. A stacker crane is a rail-guided machine fixed inside one aisle of high-bay racking, usually installed with the racking as part of an automated storage and retrieval system. An autonomous pallet stacker is a free-roaming truck: it drives itself between aisles, docks and conveyors, can be added a unit at a time, and can be moved to another zone or another site. It is also not a palletiser, which is a fixed cell that builds pallets from cases and does not travel.
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Or call 020 3576 6910 or email sales@flywei.co.uk. Updated 14 October 2026.