Reach Forklifts
In most distribution centers or warehouse environments, overall space is typically limited. If you can get a machinery to operate in smaller spaces and aisles, the more storage space a company will be able manage. Thus, specialized machine has been designed to be used in really narrow aisles so that space and efficiency could be maximized.
Reach Trucks
A reach forklift is a specialized piece of machine which has a mast that extends away from the body of the forklift. 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 operator is standing while using the unit. This is a contrast to the regular lift truck where the operator is normally sitting. The standing operation area lessens the amount of room required for the driver compartment, enabling the equipment 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 forklifts require a minimum aisle space of approximately 11 feet; therefore, using a reach truck provides roughly a savings of 5 feet on each and every aisle. When the warehouse is leased by the square foot basis, this is a considerable amount of space.
Unique Controls
A reach truck is usually steered utilizing a rotating lever that is located on a platform beside the driver. There is another lever used to control the mast as well as for extending the mast and also to control reverse and forward. These controls are quite different than standard forklift controls.
Load Capacity
The reach truck will usually have a load capacity less than standard forklifts. This is mainly because of the equipment's narrow design, that could lead to a really high center of gravity. When the load is lifted and the mast is extended fully, this is actually true.