Reach Forklifts
In nearly all distribution facilities or warehouse settings, overall space is normally limited. If you can get a machine to utilize in smaller aisles and spaces, the more storage space a company would be able manage. For this reason, particular machine has been designed for operating in very narrow aisles so as to maximize efficiency and space.
Reach Trucks
A reach forklift is a specialized type of machine which has a mast that extends away from the body of the forklift. Normally, it is attached with a scissor mechanism. When the scissor is drawn in or compacted, the forklift becomes a lot narrower compared to the typical forklift.
Operator Position
The majority of reach trucks are designed so that the driver is standing while operating the unit. This is a contrast to the standard forklift where the operator is usually sitting. The standing operation area reduces the amount of room required for the driver compartment, enabling the machine to achieve an even smaller profile overall.
Space Saving
With a reach truck, aisles could be made as narrow as 7 feet. Nearly all typical lift trucks need a minimum aisle space of approximately 11 feet; therefore, utilizing a reach truck provides roughly a savings of 5 feet per aisle. When renting a warehouse on a square foot basis, this is a significant amount of space.
Unique Controls
A reach truck is normally steered utilizing a rotating lever which is situated on a platform beside the driver. There is a different lever utilized to control forward and reverse, the mast and for extending the mast. These controls are somewhat 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 type. This is largely because of the machine's narrow design, which can result in a very high center of gravity. When the load is raised and the mast is extended fully, this is actually true.