Reach Forklifts
In nearly all distribution centers or warehouse environments, overall space is usually limited. If you could get a machinery to utilize in smaller aisles and spaces, the more storage space a company would be able manage. Therefore, particular equipment has been designed to be used in very narrow aisles so as to maximize space and efficiency.
Reach Trucks
The specific reach lift truck has a mast that extends away from the body of the forklift. It often is attached with a scissor mechanism. When the scissor is compacted or drawn in, the forklift becomes much narrower that the typical forklift.
Operator Position
Reach trucks are designed so the operator could stand while in operation of the equipment. This is a contrast to the typical forklift where the operator is normally sitting. The standing operation area reduces the amount of room required for the compartment of the operator, allowing the machinery to achieve an even smaller profile overall.
Space Saving
Aisle-ways can be made as narrow as 7 feet with a reach truck. Most typical lift trucks need a minimum aisle space of around 11 feet; therefore, utilizing a reach truck gives around a savings of 5 feet on each and every aisle. When the warehouse is leased by the square foot basis, this is a large amount of space.
Unique Controls
A reach truck is normally steered utilizing a rotating lever which is located on a platform beside the operator. There is another lever used to control the mast as well as for extending the mast and also to control reverse and forward. These controls are quite different than regular forklift controls.
Load Capacity
Usually, the reach truck's load capacity is less than that of a standard forklift, depending on the model. This is largely because of the narrow design of the equipment, that could lead to a very high center of gravity. When the mast is fully extended and the load is lifted, this is particularly true.