Narrow Aisle Lift trucks
Some lift trucks are specially made to fit down very narrow aisles in a warehouse. These models are known as narrow aisle lift trucks. They could negotiate smaller aisles easily and enable you to enjoy some benefits. For example, the increased amount of space to keep objects can significantly increase a company's overall available stock.
Narrow aisle forklifts are able to maneuver easily also. These machines have been particularly designed to move without much space. Their different design has eliminated a lot of the items which are squished up into the design of the conventional forklift's main body.
These lift trucks are very slow in comparison to standard lift trucks that is among their main disadvantages. If you need to transport objects across large areas, the narrow aisle forklift is not the best. When it comes to speed they would not be a reliable choice. If you also have a standard lift truck, this would not be a problem. You could simply utilize the narrow aisle lift truck to transport the load to a central location and then hand it off to a regular lift truck which can travel the bulk of the distance in an efficient and timely manner. Commonly, narrow aisle lift trucks cannot handle as much lifting weight; thus, outside of smaller loads they will not be very effective.
Electric Lift Trucks
For indoor use such as stores or inside warehouses, traditional gas lift trucks are not a suitable option. They would not be as safe because of their fumes, or as cost-efficient or useful than an electric powered unit. Electric lift trucks are often designed to function and look a lot like gas ones, but they use electric batteries which must be recharged, rather than gasoline fuel.
The electrically powered forklift has become more common and for a variety of reasons. These machines can help businesses save costs on fuel. Electric models will initially cost more, but would ultimately save you more over time. Like for instance, when gas prices go up, you will save a lot of cash because you would not be affected. Electric units tend to last somewhat a bit longer compared to gas powered units as well. This is partly due to the fact they are mainly utilized indoors and therefore don't get as dirty or work in as harsh environments as the gas powered models. Electric units are healthier to utilize in places that are poorly ventilated like warehouses and indoor applications as they don't emit noxious fumes. It can be very dangerous to use gas or diesel lift trucks indoors.
Among the major disadvantages to electric lift trucks is the fact they can usually just work for one 8 hour shift before the battery needs to be charged for another shift. Numerous companies get around this condition by buying an extra battery so they can continually cycle them and have less downtime. There are fast charge batteries available on the market which are also minimizing the charging time.