Narrow Aisle Forklifts
Some lift trucks are specially designed to fit down very narrow aisles inside a warehouse. These models are referred to as narrow aisle lift trucks. They can easily negotiate smaller aisles and allow you to enjoy several benefits. For example, the increased amount of space to store stuff can significantly increase a company's overall available stock.
The narrow aisle forklift is made to maneuver rather easily, as they are engineered specifically to work in tight spaces. Their different design has eliminated a lot of the things which are squished up into the design of the traditional lift truck's main body.
The downside of narrow aisle lift trucks is that they are very slow compared to regular lift trucks. Narrow aisle lift trucks would not work if you need to transport objects across long distances. In terms of speed they would not be a dependable choice. If you also have a regular lift truck, this will not be a problem. You could just utilize the narrow aisle lift truck to transport the load to a central location and then hand it off to a regular lift truck that can travel the bulk of the distance in an efficient and timely way. Frequently, narrow aisle forklifts cannot handle as much lifting weight; thus, outside of smaller loads they are not going to be very effective.
Electric Forklifts
Conventional gas lift trucks are not a suitable alternative for indoor use like warehouses or stores. They would not be as safe because of their fumes, or as cost-efficient or useful than an electric powered model. Electric forklifts are normally designed to look and work a lot like gas ones, but they rely on electric batteries which should be recharged, instead of gasoline fuel.
The electrically powered lift truck has become more common and for a variety of reasons. These equipment could help businesses save costs on fuel. Electric units would first cost more, but would eventually save you more over time. For example, when gas prices increase, you would not be affected and will save a lot of cash. Electric models tend to last quite a bit longer than gas powered units also. This is partly because of the fact they are mainly utilized indoors and therefore don't get as dirty or work in as harsh settings as the gas powered models. Electric models are healthier to utilize in places that are poorly ventilated like indoor applications and warehouses as they don't emit noxious fumes. It could be really dangerous to utilize diesel or gas forklifts inside.
Among the main disadvantages to electric forklifts is the fact they could usually only work for one 8 hour shift before the battery has to be charged for another shift. Numerous businesses get around this situation by purchasing an extra battery so they can continually cycle them and have less downtime. There are fast charge batteries available on the market that are also minimizing the charging time.