Reach Forklifts
Space is usually at a premium in nearly all distribution facilities or warehouse settings. The less space needed for aisles in which to utilize equipment, the more space overall you will have for the storage of products and goods. For this reason, specialized machine has been intended for operating in very narrow aisles so that efficiency and space can be maximized.
Reach Trucks
A reach forklift is a specialized kind of machine which 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 compared to the standard forklift.
Operator Position
Most reach trucks are designed so that the operator is standing while operating the unit. This is a contrast to the standard lift truck where the operator is normally sitting. The standing operation area lessens the amount of room required for the compartment of the driver, allowing 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 approximately 11 feet; thus, utilizing a reach truck gives around a savings of 5 feet per aisle. When the warehouse is leased by the square foot basis, this is a large amount of space.
Unique Controls
Normally, a reach truck is steered using a rotating lever located beside the driver on a platform. There is a different lever used to control the mast as well as for extending the mast and also to control forward and reverse. These controls are somewhat different compared to regular forklift controls.
Load Capacity
The reach truck would normally have a load capacity less than standard forklifts. This is mainly due to the narrow design of the equipment, that could result in a really high center of gravity. When the mast is fully extended and the load is lifted, this is particularly true.