What is a Reach Truck
Reach Trucks are forklifts used in narrow aisle applications, such as warehouses. They are designed to have two outer legs that help distribute the load and a single set of wheels in the back. The wheels are located below the operator, which helps create a tighter turn radius. This allows operators to navigate smaller spaces, and still be able to reach higher racking.
Making your aisles taller and more narrow is a good way to create more space when your warehouse becomes cramped, but it can also make navigation and material handling difficult. Toyota’s Trucks can be assets to any warehouse fleet – allowing operators to easily navigate in and out of narrow aisles and reach significant heights, all while maintaining lifting capacity. Toyota’s newest Reach Trucks allow for unmatched confidence in the most challenging warehouse environments.
What is the difference between a forklift and a reach truck
A reach truck is a smaller vehicle than the forklift, allowing it to remain much more nimble. It has a slimmer chassis and holds loads closer to its wheelbase, letting it perform well in warehouses with narrow aisles and tighter spaces. Instead of a counterbalance, a truck has two stabilizing outer legs that distribute the load weight.
Although some models allow a forward stance, the operator usually sits sideways, allowing maximum comfort and maneuverability. Trucks include several features to enhance visibility for operators. The cab might tilt to help the driver get a better view or feature an open overhead guard. Many reach trucks come with a camera, allowing the operator to see what’s happening above their head on a video screen.
When It’s Best to Use a Reach Truck
- Indoors: As electric vehicles, lift trucks perform best indoors. They require a smooth surface and dry environment. Since they are battery operated, they produce no emissions that may harm indoor air quality, and they operate more quietly than internal combustion forklifts.
- In narrow aisles: As smaller vehicles, reach trucks can work in limited spaces. They allow a warehouse to maximize space by placing storage racks closer together.
- With higher shelves: Reach trucks can lift far beyond their stabilizing legs, reaching lift heights of up to 502 inches. They allow a warehouse to maximize its vertical storage.
- With lighter loads: Since reach trucks cannot lift as much weight as a higher capacity forklift, it’s best to stick to lighter loads. Depending on the model, the load should not exceed 3,000 to 5,500 pounds.
| COURSE | PRICE | DURATION |
| Forklift F1 (3 tonnes) | R 1 200 | 5 Days |
| Forklift F2 (7 tonnes) | R 1 300 | 5 Days |
| Forklift F3 (15 tonnes) | R 1 500 | 5 Days |
| Reach Truck | R 2 000 | 5 Days |
