A counterbalanced sit-down lift truck is also called a standard forklift. It is the vehicle that most people picture in their mind when they imagine a forklift or a lift truck. This equipment is available in any of the tire types like pneumatic or solid options in addition to various types of fuel like for instance diesel, gas, and electric models. It has different kinds of attachments, weight capacities and lift heights.
The majority of warehouses utilize the smaller 3000 lb. to 4000 lb. lift trucks. If you run a small operation and need just one truck, this size of forklift is an ideal and practical option. The standard forklift is a wide aisle truck that requires at least 11' aisles to turn in. The aisle's width is determined by the turn radius, the size of the truck as well as the size of the load. Attachments and options which are available include fork shifts, side shifts, slip sheet attachments and hydraulic clamps.
Reach Truck
The reach truck is also referred to as a stand-up reach, straddle reach and double-deep reach. The reach truck is a narrow aisle truck specifically designed used for racked pallet storage. This specific unit measures 8' to 10'. The reach truck has telescoping forks and uses a hydraulic scissors-type device as well as outriggers in front. The hydraulic scissors type of mechanism allows you to pick up the load and retract it over the outriggers. This design allows the operator to turn in a narrower aisle by reducing the overall load length of the truck.
Double-deep reach trucks enable the operator to store pallets in a two-deep double-deep rack system. The outcome has provided a specially extended reach mechanism. Reach trucks are made for racking areas only. They do not work well for quickly transporting loads over distances or for loading trucks. These reach trucks make particular simple work of some specific heavy-duty applications.