Reach Forklifts
Space is generally at a premium in most distribution centers or warehouse settings. The less space required for aisles in which to utilize equipment, the more space overall you will have for the storage of goods and products. For this reason, particular machine has been intended to be utilized in extremely narrow aisles so that efficiency and space could be maximized.
Reach Trucks
The specific reach forklift has a mast that extends away from the forklifts body. It often is attached with a scissor apparatus. When the scissor is compacted or drawn in, the forklift becomes a lot narrower compared to the typical forklift.
Operator Position
Reach trucks are designed so the driver could stand while in operation of the machine. This is a contrast to the regular lift truck where the driver is usually sitting. The standing operation area reduces the amount of room needed for the driver compartment, enabling the equipment to accomplish an even smaller profile overall.
Space Saving
With a reach truck, aisles could be made as narrow as 7 feet. Most typical forklifts require a minimum aisle space of around 11 feet; thus, using a reach truck provides about a savings of 5 feet per aisle. When the warehouse is leased by the square foot basis, this is a considerable amount of space.
Unique Controls
A reach truck is usually steered using a rotating lever that is situated on a platform beside the driver. There is another lever used to control the mast and for extending the mast and also to control forward and reverse. These controls are somewhat different than typical forklift controls.
Load Capacity
The reach truck will usually have a load capacity less than regular forklifts. This is largely because of the machine's narrow design, that could result in a really high center of gravity. When the load is lifted and the mast is fully extended, this is particularly true.