Reach Forklifts
Space is generally at a premium in the majority of distribution facilities or warehouse environments. The less space required for aisles in which to use equipment, the more space overall you would have to store products and goods. Hence, specialized machine has been intended for operating in extremely narrow aisles so as to maximize efficiency and space.
Reach Trucks
A reach forklift is a specific kind of machine which has a mast that 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 compared to the regular forklift.
Operator Position
Reach trucks are designed so the driver could stand while in operation of the machine. This is a contrast to the standard forklift where the driver is normally 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
Aisle-ways could be made as narrow as 7 feet with a reach truck. The majority of standard lift trucks need a minimum aisle space of about 11 feet; hence, utilizing a reach truck gives approximately 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 normally steered using a rotating lever which is situated on a platform beside the driver. There is a different lever used to control the mast and for extending the mast and also to control forward and reverse. These controls are quite different than standard forklift controls.
Load Capacity
The reach truck would normally have a load capacity less than regular forklifts. This is largely because of the narrow design of the equipment, that could result in a very high center of gravity. When the mast is extended fully and the load is raised, this is particularly true.