An electric reach truck is built around one idea: let the mast — not the whole truck — travel into the racking. The forks reach forward to pick a pallet and retract to carry it, so the chassis stays in the aisle. That single design decision is why the ride-on reach truck has become the default choice for warehouses that need high storage density without sacrificing throughput.
Built for narrow aisles
A compact chassis and a turning radius from 1,630 mm let a 1.6–2.0 ton electric reach truck operate in aisle widths from 2,705 mm with 1,000 × 1,200 mm pallets. Overall width stays between 1,270 mm and 1,345 mm depending on the model. Narrower aisles mean more racking rows inside the same footprint — usually the least expensive way to add pallet positions.
Performance that keeps pace with the pick rate
A 12.5 kW lift motor and a 7 kW drive motor deliver lifting speeds of 350 mm/s under load and up to 500 mm/s empty, with travel speeds of 10.5–11 km/h and 10% gradeability. A 48 V, 390–420 Ah battery bank supports multi-shift operation, while AC drive control provides smooth acceleration, precise inching and regenerative braking.
High-bay capability
Three-stage masts cover lift heights from 3,000 mm up to 13,000 mm, including a high-lift configuration rated for 4,500–13,000 mm. Because rated capacity decreases as the mast rises, always check the load chart for the actual lift height and 600 mm load centre before specifying a truck — a nominal 2,000 kg rating applies at ground level, not at full height.
Stability and load precision
A door-frame buffer system cushions lifting, lowering and reach movements, reducing mast sway at height and cutting pallet and rack damage during put-away. Integrated side shift of ±50 mm lets the operator fine-tune fork position without repositioning the truck, which matters in double-deep and drive-in layouts.
Operator comfort and serviceability
The narrow mast profile and optimized overhead guard widen the view to the fork tips, and the suspension seat plus low step height reduce fatigue across a full shift. For maintenance, the cover structure opens quickly and the seat rotates, giving technicians direct access to drive and hydraulic components. Noise at the operator's ear remains at or below 70 dB(A).
Specification checklist
Before ordering, confirm pallet dimensions and required aisle width, lift height with residual capacity, shift pattern and charging strategy, and floor and ramp conditions. Matching these five inputs to the load chart is what separates a reach truck that performs from one that merely fits.