Reach Forklifts
Space is normally at a premium in nearly all distribution centers or warehouse settings. The less space required for aisles in which to use equipment, the more room overall you will have for the storage of goods and products. Thus, specialized equipment has been intended to be utilized in really narrow aisles so that space and efficiency could be maximized.
Reach Trucks
The specific reach forklift has a mast that extends away from the forklifts body. It usually is attached with a scissor apparatus. When the scissor is compacted or drawn in, the forklift becomes much narrower that the regular forklift.
Operator Position
Most reach trucks are designed so that the driver is standing while using the unit. This is a contrast to the regular forklift where the driver is normally sitting. The standing operation area lessens the amount of room required for the compartment of the operator, enabling the machinery to achieve an even smaller profile overall.
Space Saving
With a reach truck, aisles can be made as narrow as 7 feet. Most standard forklifts need a minimum aisle space of about 11 feet; hence, utilizing a reach truck provides around a savings of 5 feet per aisle. When the warehouse is leased by the square foot basis, this is a considerable amount of space.
Unique Controls
A reach truck is usually steered utilizing a rotating lever which is located on a platform beside the driver. There is another lever utilized to control reverse and forward, the mast and for extending the mast. These controls are quite different compared to typical forklift controls.
Load Capacity
Normally, the reach truck's load capacity is less than that of a standard forklift, depending on the type. This is largely because of the equipment's narrow design, that can lead to a really high center of gravity. When the mast is fully extended and the load is lifted, this is actually true.