Reach Forklifts
Space is normally at a premium in nearly all distribution facilities or warehouse settings. The less space needed for aisles in which to use machines, the more space overall you would have to store products and goods. Thus, specialized machine has been designed to be utilized in really narrow aisles to be able to maximize space and efficiency.
Reach Trucks
The specific reach lift truck has a mast which extends away from the body of the forklift. Normally, it is attached with a scissor apparatus. When the scissor is drawn in or compacted, the forklift becomes much narrower that the standard forklift.
Operator Position
Reach trucks are designed so the driver can stand while in operation of the machine. This is a contrast to the standard forklift where the driver is usually sitting. The standing operation area lessens the amount of room required for the driver compartment, allowing the equipment to achieve an even smaller profile overall.
Space Saving
With a reach truck, aisles could be made as narrow as 7 feet. The majority of regular lift trucks need a minimum aisle space of approximately 11 feet; therefore, utilizing a reach truck provides approximately a savings of 5 feet on each and every aisle. When renting a warehouse on a 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 operator. There is one more lever used to control reverse and forward, the mast and for extending the mast. These controls are somewhat different than regular forklift controls.
Load Capacity
Usually, the reach truck's load capacity is less than that of a standard lift truck, depending on the model. This is largely due to the equipment's narrow design, 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.