Reach Forklifts
In nearly all distribution facilities or warehouse settings, overall space is usually limited. If you could get a machinery to utilize in smaller spaces and aisles, the more storage space a company will be able manage. Therefore, specialized machine has been designed to be used in really narrow aisles so that efficiency and space could be maximized.
Reach Trucks
A reach forklift is a specific piece of machine that has a mast which extends away from the forklift's body. It usually 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
The majority of reach trucks are designed so that the driver is standing while operating the unit. This is a contrast to the regular lift truck where the operator is usually sitting. The standing operation area lessens the amount of room needed for the operator compartment, enabling the machine 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 forklifts 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 renting a warehouse on a square foot basis, this is a significant amount of space.
Unique Controls
Usually, a reach truck is steered using a rotating lever located beside the operator on a platform. There is another lever used to control reverse and forward, the mast as well as for extending the mast. These controls are quite different than regular forklift controls.
Load Capacity
The reach truck would normally have a load capacity less than regular forklifts. This is largely due to the narrow design of the machine, that can cause a really high center of gravity. When the load is lifted and the mast is fully extended, this is particularly true.