Reach Forklifts
In the majority of distribution centers or warehouse settings, overall space is normally limited. If you could get a machine to operate in smaller spaces and aisles, the more storage space a company will be able manage. Hence, specialized machine has been intended to be utilized in extremely narrow aisles so that space and efficiency can be maximized.
Reach Trucks
The specific reach lift truck has a mast that extends away from the forklifts body. Usually, it is attached with a scissor mechanism. When the scissor is drawn in or compacted, the forklift becomes much narrower compared to the standard forklift.
Operator Position
Most reach trucks are designed so that the driver is standing while operating the unit. This is a contrast to the typical forklift where the driver is normally sitting. The standing operation area lessens the amount of room required for the compartment of the operator, enabling the equipment to achieve an even smaller profile overall.
Space Saving
Aisle-ways could be made as narrow as 7 feet with a reach truck. The majority of standard lift trucks require a minimum aisle space of roughly 11 feet; thus, using a reach truck provides around 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 which is located on a platform beside the driver. There is one more lever utilized to control forward and reverse, the mast as well as for extending the mast. These controls are somewhat different than typical forklift controls.
Load Capacity
The reach truck will normally have a load capacity less than regular forklifts. This is largely because of the equipment's narrow design, that can result in a very high center of gravity. When the load is raised and the mast is fully extended, this is actually true.