Reach Forklifts
Space is usually at a premium in the majority of distribution centers or warehouse environments. The less space required for aisles in which to utilize machinery, the more space overall you will have to store products and goods. Thus, particular machine has been designed to be used in extremely narrow aisles so that efficiency and space could be maximized.
Reach Trucks
The specific reach lift truck has a mast which extends away from the forklifts body. Usually, it is attached with a scissor apparatus. When the scissor is drawn in or compacted, the forklift becomes much narrower compared to the standard forklift.
Operator Position
Reach trucks are designed so the driver could stand while in operation of the machinery. This is a contrast to the regular forklift where the operator is usually sitting. The standing operation area reduces the amount of room required for the compartment of the operator, allowing the machine to accomplish an even smaller profile overall.
Space Saving
With a reach truck, aisles could be made as narrow as 7 feet. The majority of regular lift trucks require a minimum aisle space of approximately 11 feet; hence, utilizing a reach truck provides around a savings of 5 feet on every aisle. When renting a warehouse on a square foot basis, this is a large amount of space.
Unique Controls
Normally, a reach truck is steered utilizing a rotating lever situated beside the operator on a platform. There is one more lever utilized to control forward and reverse, the mast as well as for extending the mast. These controls are quite different compared to typical forklift controls.
Load Capacity
Usually, the reach truck's load capacity is less than that of a standard forklift, depending on the type. This is largely due to the narrow design of the equipment, that could result in a very high center of gravity. When the mast is fully extended and the load is raised, this is particularly true.