Reach Forklifts
In the majority of distribution centers or warehouse settings, overall space is normally limited. If you could get a machine to operate in smaller aisles and spaces, the more storage space a company would be able manage. For this reason, particular machine has been designed for operating in really narrow aisles in order to maximize space and efficiency.
Reach Trucks
A reach forklift is a specific piece of equipment that has a mast which extends away from the forklift's body. It normally is attached with a scissor apparatus. When the scissor is drawn in or compacted, the forklift becomes much narrower compared to the regular forklift.
Operator Position
The majority of reach trucks are designed so that the driver is standing while using the unit. This is a contrast to the standard forklift where the operator is normally sitting. The standing operation area reduces the amount of room needed for the operator compartment, allowing the equipment to achieve an even smaller profile overall.
Space Saving
Aisle-ways could be made as narrow as 7 feet with a reach truck. Most standard lift trucks require a minimum aisle space of around 11 feet; therefore, using a reach truck gives approximately a savings of 5 feet on every aisle. When the warehouse is leased by the square foot basis, this is a considerable amount of space.
Unique Controls
A reach truck is normally steered utilizing a rotating lever that is situated on a platform beside the driver. There is a different lever used to control the mast and for extending the mast and also to control forward and reverse. These controls are quite different than regular forklift controls.
Load Capacity
The reach truck will normally have a load capacity less than regular forklifts. This is largely due to the narrow design of the machinery, which can cause a very high center of gravity. When the mast is extended fully and the load is lifted, this is particularly true.