Reach Forklifts
Space is generally at a premium in the majority of distribution centers or warehouse environments. The less space required for aisles in which to operate equipment, the more room overall you would have for the storage of goods and products. Therefore, particular machine has been intended for operating in extremely narrow aisles so that efficiency and space could be maximized.
Reach Trucks
A reach forklift is a specialized type of equipment that has a mast which extends away from the forklift's body. It often is attached with a scissor apparatus. When the scissor is drawn in or compacted, the forklift becomes a lot narrower that the standard forklift.
Operator Position
Reach trucks are designed so the driver can stand while in operation of the machinery. This is a contrast to the regular forklift where the operator is normally sitting. The standing operation area lessens the amount of room required for the operator compartment, enabling the machine to accomplish an even smaller profile overall.
Space Saving
Aisle-ways can be made as narrow as 7 feet with a reach truck. Most standard lift trucks need a minimum aisle space of approximately 11 feet; therefore, utilizing a reach truck provides around a savings of 5 feet per aisle. When renting a warehouse on a square foot basis, this is a large amount of space.
Unique Controls
Usually, a reach truck is steered using a rotating lever situated beside the driver on a platform. There is another lever used to control the mast as well as for extending the mast and also to control reverse and forward. These controls are quite different compared to typical forklift controls.
Load Capacity
Normally, the load capacity for a reach truck is less than that of a standard lift truck, depending on the model. This is mainly due to the equipment's narrow design, which could result in a really high center of gravity. When the mast is extended fully and the load is lifted, this is particularly true.