Reach Trucks
Reach trucks are designed predominantly for warehouse operation.
They offer maximum lift height with excellent maneuverability.
The name refers to the ability of the fork carriage to ‘reach’
out beyond the stabilising legs and therefore ‘reach’
into racking. The combination of this reach capability and the stabilising
legs means reach trucks can lift to great heights (in excess of 10
meters) while still operating in very tight working environments.
The stabilising legs and batteries within a reach truck negate the
need for any counterbalance weight within the truck construction.
While excellent for use indoors, reach trucks are not ideally suited
to work outside. Their low under-carriage clearance can cause problems
on uneven working surfaces, and their electric power systems can be
prone to contact trouble if regularly shaken due to undulating working
surfaces.
Multi-Directional Reach Truck
A Multi-Directional Reach Truck does what it says. With it's 4 way
steering it is extremely manoeuvrable and is capable of moving wide
loads
A Multi-Directional Reach Truck is commonly used in warehouses and
large distribution centres for moving around pallets of stock in confined
spaces. The Multi-Directional Reach Truck differs from the standard Counterbalanced
Fork Lift Truck because of the way it is constructed and used.
Multi-Directional Reach Trucks usually operate in narrow aisles and
can lift palletized goods to heights of 12 metres. They are mostly
battery operated and although may differ slightly from manufacturer
to manufacturer are basically the same. As with all mechanical handling
aids, Reach Truck operators must be trained, tested and carry a current
certificate of competence.
