Reach Forklifts
In the majority of distribution facilities or warehouse environments, overall space is normally limited. If you can get a machine to utilize in smaller spaces and aisles, the more storage space a company will be able manage. For this reason, particular equipment has been designed for operating in extremely narrow aisles to be able to maximize space and efficiency.
Reach Trucks
A reach forklift is a specialized piece of equipment which has a mast which extends away from the body of the forklift. Usually, it is attached with a scissor mechanism. When the scissor is drawn in or compacted, the forklift becomes a lot narrower that the standard forklift.
Operator Position
The majority of 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 driver is normally sitting. The standing operation area lessens the amount of room required for the driver compartment, allowing the machine to achieve an even smaller profile overall.
Space Saving
With a reach truck, aisles can be made as narrow as 7 feet. The majority of typical lift trucks need a minimum aisle space of about 11 feet; hence, using a reach truck provides around a savings of 5 feet on each and every aisle. When the warehouse is leased by the square foot basis, this is a significant amount of space.
Unique Controls
Normally, a reach truck is steered utilizing a rotating lever situated beside the driver on a platform. There is another lever used to control the mast as well as for extending the mast and also to control reverse and forward. These controls are somewhat different compared to standard forklift controls.
Load Capacity
Usually, the reach truck's load capacity is less than that of a standard forklift, depending on the type. This is largely due to the narrow design of the machinery, 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.