Reach Forklifts
Space is normally at a premium in nearly all distribution facilities or warehouse environments. The less space required for aisles in which to use machinery, the more room overall you would have for the storage of goods and products. Thus, specialized machine has been intended to be utilized in really narrow aisles in order to maximize efficiency and space.
Reach Trucks
The specific reach lift truck has a mast that extends away from the body of the forklift. Usually, it is attached with a scissor mechanism. When the scissor is compacted or drawn in, the forklift becomes a lot narrower compared to the typical forklift.
Operator Position
The majority of reach trucks are designed so that the driver is standing while operating the unit. This is a contrast to the typical forklift where the operator is usually sitting. The standing operation area reduces the amount of room needed for the driver compartment, allowing the equipment 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 standard lift trucks require a minimum aisle space of around 11 feet; thus, using a reach truck gives about a savings of 5 feet per aisle. When renting a warehouse on a square foot basis, this is a considerable amount of space.
Unique Controls
A reach truck is usually steered using a rotating lever which is located on a platform beside the operator. There is one more lever used to control forward and reverse, the mast as well as for extending the mast. These controls are quite different compared to typical 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 because of the narrow design of the equipment, that could result in a really high center of gravity. When the load is lifted and the mast is extended fully, this is actually true.