Reach Forklifts
Space is normally at a premium in the majority of distribution centers or warehouse settings. The less space required for aisles in which to operate machinery, the more space overall you will have to store products and goods. For this reason, specialized machine has been intended for operating in really narrow aisles in order to maximize space and efficiency.
Reach Trucks
A reach forklift is a specific kind of machinery that has a mast that 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 a lot narrower that the standard forklift.
Operator Position
Reach trucks are designed so the operator could 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 reduces the amount of room required for the driver compartment, enabling the machinery to achieve an even smaller profile overall.
Space Saving
With a reach truck, aisles could be made as narrow as 7 feet. Most regular lift trucks require a minimum aisle space of about 11 feet; hence, utilizing a reach truck provides around a savings of 5 feet on every aisle. When renting a warehouse on a square foot basis, this is a large amount of space.
Unique Controls
A reach truck is usually steered utilizing a rotating lever that is located on a platform beside the operator. There is another lever used to control reverse and forward, the mast as well as for extending the mast. These controls are quite different than typical forklift controls.
Load Capacity
Normally, the reach truck's load capacity is less than that of a regular lift truck, depending on the type. This is mainly because of the machine's narrow design, which could lead to a very high center of gravity. When the mast is extended fully and the load is lifted, this is actually true.