Reach Forklifts
Space is usually at a premium in nearly all distribution facilities or warehouse environments. The less space needed for aisles in which to use equipment, the more room overall you would have for the storage of goods and products. For this reason, specialized machine has been intended for operating in extremely narrow aisles so that efficiency and space can be maximized.
Reach Trucks
A reach forklift is a specialized type of equipment that has a mast that extends away from the body of the forklift. Usually, it is attached with a scissor apparatus. When the scissor is drawn in or compacted, the forklift becomes much narrower compared to the regular forklift.
Operator Position
The majority of reach trucks are designed so that the driver is standing while using the unit. This is a contrast to the typical lift truck where the operator is normally sitting. The standing operation area lessens the amount of room needed for the compartment of the driver, enabling the equipment to accomplish an even smaller profile overall.
Space Saving
Aisle-ways can be made as narrow as 7 feet with a reach truck. The majority of standard forklifts require a minimum aisle space of about 11 feet; thus, using a reach truck provides roughly a savings of 5 feet on each and every aisle. When renting a warehouse on a square foot basis, this is a significant amount of space.
Unique Controls
A reach truck is normally steered utilizing a rotating lever that is located on a platform beside the driver. There is a different lever used to control the mast and for extending the mast and also to control forward and reverse. These controls are quite different than regular forklift controls.
Load Capacity
The reach truck will usually have a load capacity less than regular forklifts. This is mainly because of the narrow design of the machinery, that could cause a really high center of gravity. When the mast is fully extended and the load is raised, this is actually true.