Reach Forklifts
In the majority of distribution centers or warehouse settings, overall space is usually limited. If you can get a machine to utilize in smaller spaces and aisles, the more storage space a company will be able manage. For this reason, specialized machine has been designed to be utilized in extremely narrow aisles so as to maximize efficiency and space.
Reach Trucks
A reach forklift is a specific kind of machine which has a mast that extends away from the forklift's body. Normally, it is attached with a scissor mechanism. When the scissor is drawn in or compacted, the forklift becomes much narrower compared to the typical forklift.
Operator Position
Most reach trucks are designed so that the driver is standing while utilizing the unit. This is a contrast to the standard forklift where the operator is normally sitting. The standing operation area lessens the amount of room required for the compartment of the driver, allowing the machinery to achieve an even smaller profile overall.
Space Saving
Aisle-ways could be made as narrow as 7 feet with a reach truck. Most standard lift trucks require a minimum aisle space of around 11 feet; hence, utilizing a reach truck provides about 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 situated on a platform beside the operator. There is a different 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 will usually have a load capacity less than regular forklifts. This is mainly because of the equipment's narrow design, that could lead to a very high center of gravity. When the mast is extended fully and the load is raised, this is particularly true.