Reach Forklifts
Space is normally at a premium in nearly all distribution facilities or warehouse environments. The less space required for aisles in which to use machinery, the more space overall you would have for the storage of products and goods. Therefore, particular machine has been intended to be used in really narrow aisles so as to maximize efficiency and space.
Reach Trucks
The specialized reach forklift has a mast which extends away from the body of the forklift. It usually is attached with a scissor mechanism. When the scissor is drawn in or compacted, the forklift becomes a lot narrower compared to the standard 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 standard lift truck where the operator is normally sitting. The standing operation area reduces the amount of room required for the operator compartment, allowing the equipment to achieve an even smaller profile overall.
Space Saving
With a reach truck, aisles can be made as narrow as 7 feet. The majority of standard lift trucks need a minimum aisle space of approximately 11 feet; hence, using a reach truck provides around 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 usually steered using a rotating lever which is situated on a platform beside the operator. There is one more lever used to control the mast as well as for extending the mast and also to control reverse and forward. These controls are somewhat different than regular forklift controls.
Load Capacity
The reach truck would normally have a load capacity less than regular forklifts. This is mainly because of the narrow design of the machine, that could cause a really high center of gravity. When the load is lifted and the mast is extended fully, this is actually true.