Reach Forklifts
In the majority of distribution centers or warehouse environments, overall space is usually limited. If you can get a machinery to operate in smaller aisles and spaces, the more storage space a company would be able manage. For this reason, particular equipment has been designed for operating in very narrow aisles so that efficiency and space could be maximized.
Reach Trucks
A reach forklift is a specific piece of machinery that has a mast that extends away from the body of the forklift. It normally is attached with a scissor mechanism. When the scissor is drawn in or compacted, the forklift becomes a lot narrower that the standard forklift.
Operator Position
Reach trucks are designed so the driver can stand while in operation of the machinery. This is a contrast to the typical forklift where the driver is normally sitting. The standing operation area reduces the amount of room needed for the driver compartment, allowing the equipment to accomplish an even smaller profile overall.
Space Saving
With a reach truck, aisles can be made as narrow as 7 feet. The majority of typical forklifts need a minimum aisle space of roughly 11 feet; therefore, 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 considerable amount of space.
Unique Controls
A reach truck is usually steered utilizing a rotating lever which is located on a platform beside the driver. There is another lever used to control reverse and forward, the mast as well as for extending the mast. These controls are quite different compared to regular forklift controls.
Load Capacity
The reach truck will usually have a load capacity less than standard forklifts. This is mainly because of the narrow design of the machinery, that could cause a very high center of gravity. When the load is raised and the mast is extended fully, this is particularly true.