Reach Forklifts
In the majority of distribution centers or warehouse settings, overall space is normally limited. If you can get a machine to use in smaller aisles and spaces, the more storage space a company will be able manage. Hence, particular machine has been designed for operating in really narrow aisles in order to maximize space and efficiency.
Reach Trucks
A reach forklift is a specific type of machine which has a mast which extends away from the body of the forklift. Normally, it is attached with a scissor apparatus. When the scissor is drawn in or compacted, the forklift becomes a lot narrower that the regular forklift.
Operator Position
Reach trucks are designed so the operator can stand while in operation of the equipment. This is a contrast to the typical forklift where the operator is usually 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 regular lift trucks require a minimum aisle space of about 11 feet; thus, using a reach truck gives approximately 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 normally steered using a rotating lever that is located on a platform beside the driver. There is one more 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 than regular forklift controls.
Load Capacity
The reach truck would normally have a load capacity less than standard forklifts. This is mainly due to the machine's narrow design, that could cause a very high center of gravity. When the mast is extended fully and the load is raised, this is particularly true.