Reach Trucks

A reach truck is characterized by its unique design where the mast, including the forks, can be fully moved forward and backward. Additionally, the operator sits sideways to the vehicle, which is a great advantage when reversing in narrow aisles, as the driver does not need to look back.

Advantages of Reach Trucks

• Compact Design: A reach truck with a retracted mast is significantly shorter than a traditional forklift, making it ideal for use in narrow aisles. This design allows for considerable space savings in larger warehouses, enabling you to maximize storage capacity.
• Small Turning Radius: Reach trucks have only one rear wheel, resulting in a very small turning radius. This contributes to more efficient space usage, as the aisles can be made even narrower.
• Maneuverability and Seating Position: The sideways seating position of the operator further enhances maneuverability, which is essential for navigating tight spaces without needing to look back.

Specific Applications

Reach trucks are primarily designed for indoor use, in contrast to forklifts that can operate both indoors and outdoors. This is due to their often hard polyurethane tires, which provide optimal maneuverability on flat warehouse floors but insufficient cushioning for surfaces like pavement.

• Indoor Use: Reach trucks excel on the smooth, flat floors of warehouses, where they can move quickly and efficiently.
• Space-Saving: By operating in narrow aisles, reach trucks help maximize the available warehouse space.

Conclusion

Choose reach trucks to optimize your warehouse operations and experience the unique advantages these versatile machines offer.