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Reach Trucks

Last updated May 16, 2025, generated by Sumble

What is Reach Trucks?

Reach trucks are a type of forklift designed for narrow aisle warehouses and high racking systems. They are characterized by their ability to 'reach' out beyond their stabilizing legs, allowing them to retrieve or deposit loads in tight spaces and at significant heights. This is typically achieved through pantograph or moving mast mechanisms. Reach trucks are commonly used for pallet storage and retrieval, order picking, and general warehouse material handling where space is at a premium.

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What other technologies are related to Reach Trucks?

Reach Trucks Competitor Technologies

Electric Pallet Jacks

Electric pallet jacks are used for horizontal movement of pallets and some low-level lifting. While not a direct replacement for reach trucks (which excel at high-level racking), they compete for simpler warehouse tasks, especially in smaller spaces, representing a limited competitive overlap.

mentioned alongside Reach Trucks in 35% (137) of relevant job posts

forklifts

Forklifts are a broader category of material handling equipment. While reach trucks are a type of forklift, the term often refers to counter balance forklifts which compete directly with reach trucks for material handling and stacking, although forklifts may not reach as high or work in such narrow isles.

mentioned alongside Reach Trucks in 5% (220) of relevant job posts