Reach Forklifts
Space is usually at a premium in nearly all distribution facilities or warehouse settings. The less space needed for aisles in which to use machinery, the more space overall you will have to store products and goods. Hence, specialized machine has been intended for operating in very narrow aisles so that efficiency and space could be maximized.
Reach Trucks
A reach forklift is a specific kind of machinery which has a mast that extends away from the body of the forklift. It usually is attached with a scissor apparatus. When the scissor is drawn in or compacted, the forklift becomes much narrower that the typical forklift.
Operator Position
Reach trucks are designed so the operator can stand while in operation of the equipment. This is a contrast to the typical lift truck where the operator is usually sitting. The standing operation area reduces the amount of room needed for the compartment of the operator, allowing the machinery to accomplish an even smaller profile overall.
Space Saving
Aisle-ways could be made as narrow as 7 feet with a reach truck. Nearly all typical forklifts require a minimum aisle space of about 11 feet; hence, using a reach truck provides roughly a savings of 5 feet per aisle. When renting a warehouse on a square foot basis, this is a large amount of space.
Unique Controls
Normally, a reach truck is steered using a rotating lever located beside the driver on a platform. There is one more lever utilized to control the mast as well as for extending the mast and also to control forward and reverse. These controls are somewhat different compared to regular forklift controls.
Load Capacity
The reach truck would normally have a load capacity less than regular forklifts. This is largely because of the equipment's narrow design, which can result in a very high center of gravity. When the load is raised and the mast is extended fully, this is particularly true.