Reach Forklifts
Space is normally at a premium in most distribution facilities or warehouse environments. The less space required for aisles in which to operate machines, the more space overall you will have to store goods and products. For this reason, specialized machine has been designed to be utilized in extremely narrow aisles so as to maximize space and efficiency.
Reach Trucks
The specific reach lift truck has a mast which extends away from the body of the forklift. Normally, it is attached with a scissor apparatus. When the scissor is compacted or drawn in, the forklift becomes much narrower that the regular forklift.
Operator Position
Reach trucks are designed so the driver could stand while in operation of the machine. This is a contrast to the standard lift truck where the operator is usually sitting. The standing operation area reduces the amount of room required for the compartment of the operator, enabling the machine to accomplish an even smaller profile overall.
Space Saving
Aisle-ways could be made as narrow as 7 feet with a reach truck. The majority of typical lift trucks require a minimum aisle space of roughly 11 feet; thus, using 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
Normally, a reach truck is steered using a rotating lever situated beside the driver on a platform. There is one more lever utilized to control reverse and forward, the mast and for extending the mast. These controls are quite different compared to standard forklift controls.
Load Capacity
The reach truck would usually have a load capacity less than regular forklifts. This is mainly because of the narrow design of the machine, that could lead to a really high center of gravity. When the mast is fully extended and the load is lifted, this is actually true.