Electric Reach Trucks

Reach trucks are also known as electric forklifts. They are manufactured in many different capacities and to varying specifications. They are used to lift and move loads like boxes and pallets and place them on high shelves. They are specifically designed to work in a warehouse environment.

Their rated load may vary from a few hundred kilograms to two tons and they generally lift smaller loads than traditional forklifts. Electric reach trucks are also popular because of their quiet operation and compact size.

They use large lead-acid batteries to drive an electric AC or DC motor that turns the wheels and energise the hydraulics, and are noted for their quiet operation, excellent manoeuvrability and zero emissions.

An electric reach truck use its heavy lead-acid battery as part of the counterbalance that keeps it stable and balanced when a load is engaged and lifted. Certain reach trucks are able to lift loads up to twelve metres high, as apposed to forklifts, which can reach up to six metres at best. In addition, the mast can move outwards, allowing it to reach much further than a standard forklift.

The load is engaged and lifted by a mast and hydraulic cylinders. The higher the load is lifted, the more unstable the reach truck becomes and this calls for greatly reduced speeds when turning corners, or a dangerous tip-over accident may occur. The operator must at all times be aware of the shifting centre of gravity. This is especially true of electric reach trucks that can lift their loads much higher and reach further than is typical for normal forklifts.

 

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