Basics to Reach trucks | What is a Reach Truck?

Until now I was writing about forklift trucks. In my last post I told you about the types of forklift. One of them was Reach Truck.

Now if you are thinking to buy reach truck you have to first know about it in detail.

Reach truck is quite different from other forklifts but the wheelbase of this truck is same like counter-balance forklift. This truck allows working with much narrower walkways. This truck is one of the ways to increase capacity up to 30%. These trucks are excellent to work for warehouse environment.

Some important features about Reach Trucks:

1. The turning radius of this truck is 2.4m.
2. The counter balance is 3.7m.
3. They are required sometimes minimum or 92″+ of clear walkway to store and retrieve pallets.  
4. They have more capacity which is from 3,000 lbs to 4,000 lbs. That is why the aisle will increase by a further 2″.
5. They are available by Toyota, Altus lift, Mercedes and other lift trucks brands.
6. The rack dimension is 6-12” than the aisle dimension. 
7. They have 35% reduction radius as compare to the counter balance.

Types of Reach Forklift: 

Pantograph Reach Trucks

Moving Mast Reach Trucks

 Safety Requirement: 

 Just like other lift trucks, to handle Reach Forklift we are required particular training. The training can be found online, short courses or on site training. These courses tells the introduction, How it works, Pre-use inspection and operation information.This training should must get before you are going to buy or drive forklift.