Reach Forklifts
In nearly all distribution facilities or warehouse settings, overall space is normally limited. If you can get a machine to operate in smaller aisles and spaces, the more storage space a company would be able manage. Hence, particular machine has been intended to be utilized in extremely narrow aisles so that efficiency and space can be maximized.
Reach Trucks
A reach forklift is a specialized type of machinery which has a mast which extends away from the body of the forklift. Normally, it is attached with a scissor mechanism. When the scissor is compacted or drawn in, the forklift becomes a lot narrower that the standard forklift.
Operator Position
Reach trucks are designed so the operator can stand while in operation of the machine. This is a contrast to the typical forklift where the operator is usually sitting. The standing operation area lessens the amount of room needed for the driver 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. Nearly all regular forklifts need a minimum aisle space of roughly 11 feet; hence, using a reach truck provides approximately a savings of 5 feet on every aisle. When renting a warehouse on a square foot basis, this is a considerable amount of space.
Unique Controls
Normally, a reach truck is steered using a rotating lever situated beside the driver on a platform. There is a different lever used to control forward and reverse, the mast and for extending the mast. These controls are quite different than standard forklift controls.
Load Capacity
The reach truck will usually have a load capacity less than regular forklifts. This is largely due to the narrow design of the equipment, which can lead to a very high center of gravity. When the mast is extended fully and the load is lifted, this is actually true.