Reach Forklifts
In nearly all distribution facilities or warehouse settings, overall space is normally limited. If you can get a machinery to operate in smaller aisles and spaces, the more storage space a company would be able manage. Therefore, specialized machine has been designed for operating in very narrow aisles so as to maximize space and efficiency.
Reach Trucks
A reach forklift is a specialized type of machinery that has a mast that extends away from the forklift's body. Usually, 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
The majority of reach trucks are designed so that the driver is standing while utilizing the unit. This is a contrast to the regular forklift where the operator is usually sitting. The standing operation area reduces the amount of room needed for the driver compartment, allowing the machine to accomplish an even smaller profile overall.
Space Saving
With a reach truck, aisles can be made as narrow as 7 feet. The majority of standard lift trucks need a minimum aisle space of roughly 11 feet; therefore, 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 significant amount of space.
Unique Controls
A reach truck is usually steered using a rotating lever that is situated on a platform beside the driver. There is one more lever utilized to control reverse and forward, the mast as well as for extending the mast. These controls are somewhat different than standard forklift controls.
Load Capacity
The reach truck will usually have a load capacity less than standard forklifts. This is largely due to the machine's narrow design, that could result in a really high center of gravity. When the load is raised and the mast is extended fully, this is actually true.