In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business environment, it’s crucial to have efficient and reliable equipment that can help you achieve your goals. One such equipment that plays a critical role in many industries is the high reach forklift (or reach truck). In this blog post, we’ll explain what it is, its benefits, where it’s used, and what reach trucks we have at Hyundai.
A high reach forklift is a narrow aisle type of forklift that is designed to lift and move loads to higher elevations in narrow aisles, typically in warehouse settings. Unlike traditional forklifts, high reach forklifts work in narrower aisles ranging from 2800mm to 3400mm wide and are equipped with a mast that reaches out, with lift heights of up to 13 metres.
They come in two configurations, sit-on moving mast reach trucks and stand-up pantograph reach trucks.
Reach forklifts are commonly used in many industries, including warehousing, logistics, cold storage, and manufacturing. They are particularly useful in settings where there is a need to maximise storage capacity by reducing aisle width between racking to store and retrieve goods from high elevations up to 13 metres high.
Sit-down reach trucks are operated while the operator sits on a seat and controls the truck with a steering wheel, pedals, and levers. They are ideal for longer operations where the driver isn’t leaving the truck for an extended period of time.
Stand-up reach trucks are operated while the operator stands on a platform and controls the truck using a set of hand controls. They are better suited for when the operator needs to get on/off the forklift to check stock or to complete paperwork. However, they are typically not as comfortable for extended use as sit-down reach trucks.
Sit Down Warehouse 14, 16, 20, 25BRJ-9 Reach Truck
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