Reach Forklifts
Space is generally at a premium in the majority of distribution facilities or warehouse environments. The less space needed for aisles in which to utilize machinery, the more space overall you will have to store products and goods. For this reason, specialized machine has been designed for operating in very narrow aisles so that space and efficiency could be maximized.
Reach Trucks
A reach forklift is a specific type of equipment that has a mast which extends away from the forklift's body. It often is attached with a scissor apparatus. When the scissor is drawn in or compacted, the forklift becomes a lot narrower that the regular forklift.
Operator Position
Most reach trucks are designed so that the operator is standing while operating the unit. This is a contrast to the regular lift truck where the operator is usually sitting. The standing operation area lessens the amount of room required for the operator compartment, 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 require a minimum aisle space of around 11 feet; thus, utilizing a reach truck provides roughly a savings of 5 feet on 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 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 standard 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 mainly because of the machine's narrow design, that can lead to a very high center of gravity. When the mast is fully extended and the load is lifted, this is actually true.