Reach Forklifts
Space is usually at a premium in the majority of distribution centers or warehouse settings. The less space needed for aisles in which to utilize machinery, the more room overall you would have to store goods and products. Hence, particular equipment has been intended to be used in very narrow aisles so that efficiency and space can be maximized.
Reach Trucks
A reach forklift is a specialized type of machine that has a mast that extends away from the body of the forklift. Usually, it is attached with a scissor mechanism. When the scissor is drawn in or compacted, the forklift becomes much narrower compared to the regular forklift.
Operator Position
Reach trucks are designed so the operator can stand while in operation of the machine. This is a contrast to the standard lift truck where the operator is normally sitting. The standing operation area reduces the amount of room needed for the compartment of the driver, enabling the machine to accomplish an even smaller profile overall.
Space Saving
With a reach truck, aisles could be made as narrow as 7 feet. The majority of typical forklifts 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
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 forward and reverse, the mast as well as for extending the mast. These controls are somewhat different than standard forklift controls.
Load Capacity
The reach truck would normally have a load capacity less than standard forklifts. This is largely due to the equipment's narrow design, that can result in a really high center of gravity. When the load is lifted and the mast is extended fully, this is particularly true.