Reach Forklifts
Space is generally at a premium in the majority of distribution centers or warehouse environments. The less space required for aisles in which to operate equipment, the more space overall you will have for the storage of goods and products. For this reason, specialized machine has been designed for operating in extremely narrow aisles so as to maximize efficiency and space.
Reach Trucks
The specific reach lift truck has a mast which extends away from the body of the forklift. It usually is attached with a scissor apparatus. When the scissor is compacted or drawn in, the forklift becomes a lot narrower compared to the typical forklift.
Operator Position
The majority of reach trucks are designed so that the operator is standing while using the unit. This is a contrast to the regular lift truck where the driver is normally sitting. The standing operation area reduces the amount of room required for the compartment of the operator, enabling the equipment to accomplish an even smaller profile overall.
Space Saving
With a reach truck, aisles can be made as narrow as 7 feet. Nearly all regular lift trucks need a minimum aisle space of about 11 feet; hence, utilizing a reach truck provides roughly a savings of 5 feet per aisle. When the warehouse is leased by the square foot basis, this is a significant amount of space.
Unique Controls
Usually, a reach truck is steered using a rotating lever situated beside the driver on a platform. There is another lever utilized to control the mast as well as for extending the mast and also to control forward and reverse. These controls are quite different compared to regular forklift controls.
Load Capacity
Usually, the reach truck's load capacity is less than that of a standard lift truck, depending on the model. This is mainly because of the narrow design of the machine, that could cause a really high center of gravity. When the mast is fully extended and the load is raised, this is particularly true.