Reach Forklifts
Space is generally at a premium in nearly all distribution centers or warehouse settings. The less space required for aisles in which to utilize machinery, the more room overall you will have for the storage of products and goods. Therefore, particular equipment has been intended to be used in extremely narrow aisles in order to maximize efficiency and space.
Reach Trucks
The specialized reach forklift has a mast that extends away from the forklifts body. Normally, it is attached with a scissor apparatus. When the scissor is drawn in or compacted, the forklift becomes a lot narrower that the typical forklift.
Operator Position
Reach trucks are designed so the driver can stand while in operation of the equipment. This is a contrast to the typical lift truck where the driver is usually sitting. The standing operation area lessens the amount of room needed for the compartment of the driver, enabling the machinery to accomplish an even smaller profile overall.
Space Saving
Aisle-ways could be made as narrow as 7 feet with a reach truck. Nearly all regular forklifts require a minimum aisle space of around 11 feet; thus, using a reach truck provides roughly a savings of 5 feet per aisle. When renting a warehouse on a square foot basis, this is a considerable amount of space.
Unique Controls
A reach truck is normally steered using a rotating lever which is situated on a platform beside the driver. There is a different lever used to control the mast as well as for extending the mast and also to control forward and reverse. These controls are somewhat different compared to typical forklift controls.
Load Capacity
The reach truck will usually have a load capacity less than regular forklifts. This is largely due to the narrow design of the machinery, which could cause a really high center of gravity. When the load is raised and the mast is extended fully, this is actually true.