What Is a Reach Truck and Do You Need One?
There are numerous benefits of having a reach truck in your warehouse. Each type of forklift serves a specific purpose in a warehouse, making them ideal for increasing and maximising productivity. So whether you’re considering a reach truck or perhaps would like more information - here is everything you need to know about reach trucks.
What exactly is a Reach Truck?
Reach trucks are the perfect tool for anybody looking to maximise the amount of space in their warehouse since they are made to manoeuvre down tight aisles. They are able to do so because they move any load they lift back inside the wheelbase, resulting in less of the load sticking out from the truck itself.
The wheelbase of a reach truck is almost identical to that of a typical counterbalance truck, but the reach truck's body is substantially smaller. A reach truck, as its name suggests, can reach incredibly high while maintaining capacity, and it also has highly flexible manoeuvrability.
What Are the Benefits of a Reach Truck?
Allows You to Make the Most of Your Space
Having a reach truck enables you to maximise storage space, particularly if the aisles are small. Despite having narrower aisles, you can maximise your storage capacity without worrying about how you'll load and unload items.
Enhances Productivity
You may significantly increase productivity by incorporating a reach truck into your daily activities. Reach trucks significantly reduce the amount of time and effort needed for labour-intensive tasks, and therefore protect workers from any injuries caused by rigorous activity.
Can Navigate Tight Spaces
One of the key advantages of a reach truck is its ability to operate in small and tight spaces. Since the turning radius of a reach truck is less than that of a normal warehouse forklift, reach trucks are one of the most ideal types for narrow spaces.
Here at
Welfaux, we offer a range of new and used
reach forklift trucks, as well as the more traditional
counterbalance forklift trucks.
The range of Reach Trucks that Welfaux offer have:
Powerful AC drive motor - high torque, even at faster speeds. Efficient, smooth, and quiet performance which lowers service costs.
Choice of two operation modes (ECO and PRO) - the truck's performance can be tailored for enhanced performance or extended shift life.
Mitsubishi SDS (Sensitive Drive System) - an intuitive driver-assist system for increased safety. Performance is managed according to steer angle and the velocity of foot and finger controls.
Multifunctional armrest controls - operator's arm is well-supported and cuts down on the unnecessary movement. Controls for reach, lift, tilt, fork positioning, direction and horn are all within easy reach.
Passive Sway Control - the chassis moves slightly to compensate for elevated load motion and dampen it.
Battery rollers - changes are quick, easy and safe.
Get in touch to arrange a test drive for our reach trucks, an assessment of suitability for your site - and competitive finance quotations.
