Reach Forklifts
Space is normally at a premium in the majority of distribution centers or warehouse environments. The less space required for aisles in which to use equipment, the more room overall you will have for the storage of products and goods. Hence, specialized machine has been designed to be used in extremely narrow aisles in order to maximize efficiency and space.
Reach Trucks
A reach forklift is a specialized piece of machine that has a mast which extends away from the body of the forklift. Usually, it is attached with a scissor apparatus. When the scissor is compacted or drawn in, the forklift becomes much narrower compared to the regular forklift.
Operator Position
Reach trucks are designed so the operator can stand while in operation of the machine. This is a contrast to the standard forklift where the operator is normally sitting. The standing operation area reduces the amount of room needed for the compartment of the driver, allowing the machine to achieve an even smaller profile overall.
Space Saving
Aisle-ways could be made as narrow as 7 feet with a reach truck. Most typical lift trucks require a minimum aisle space of approximately 11 feet; thus, using a reach truck provides roughly a savings of 5 feet per aisle. When the warehouse is leased by the square foot basis, this is a large amount of space.
Unique Controls
A reach truck is normally steered utilizing a rotating lever which is located on a platform beside the operator. There is another lever utilized to control the mast and for extending the mast and also to control reverse and forward. These controls are somewhat different than typical forklift controls.
Load Capacity
Normally, the reach truck's load capacity is less than that of a regular forklift, depending on the kind. This is largely because of the narrow design of the equipment, that can cause a really high center of gravity. When the mast is extended fully and the load is raised, this is actually true.