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Use the comparison below as a quick guide to the main reach truck configurations and their typical applications.
| Model | Capacity | Max Lift Height | Aisle / Application | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Series Reach Truck | 1.2–2.0t | Up to 12.5m | Narrow aisle | General high-bay warehousing |
| Pantograph Reach Truck | 1.4–2.0t | Up to 7.6m | Double-deep racking | High-density pallet storage |
| 4-Way Reach Truck | 2.0–3.0t | Up to 8.5m | Long-load handling | Timber, pipes and long materials |
| XC Lithium Reach Truck | 1.4–2.5t | Up to 13m | High-bay warehouse | Higher lifts and heavier pallets |
Reach trucks are chosen mainly by the aisle they have to work in. For your tightest aisle, confirm three things: the U-turn, the 90-degree entry, and the right-angle stack. Pick the model that passes all three. A stand-on model has a more compact body and turns in tighter aisles, while a sit-down model needs a little more room but travels more stably.
Residual capacity drops as the mast extends, so plan a margin rather than running at the rated limit. For higher-level storage, allow around 10% to 15% above your rated load, and choose a model with roughly 15% extra capacity over your daily maximum load.
Although the range comes with a safety slope brake, keep real-world gradients around 1% to 2% below the truck's rated gradeability. For frequent ramps or any outdoor travel, a sit-down model gives stronger travel stability.
Shift length matters as much as pallet weight. A stand-on model suits short, repetitive, high-frequency picks in tight aisles, but standing all shift adds fatigue. A sit-down model needs a little more aisle width, yet stays comfortable on longer continuous travel and heavier pallets across multiple shifts. Match the model to your shift length and pick pattern, not just the load weight.
Single-deep racking, aisles 2.7–3.0 m, lifts to 6–7 m, high pick frequency with frequent on/off
→ Stand-on reach truck — compact chassis, fast mount/dismount, quickest cycles in tight aisles.
Double-deep racking or higher-density storage, standard pallet weights
→ Pantograph (double-reach) reach truck — reaches the rear pallet without repositioning the truck.
High-bay storage to 9–13 m, full pallets up to 2.5 t
→ Sit-down reach truck with a high-visibility, camera-ready mast; pair with a flat floor for accurate placement at height.
Long loads (timber, pipe, board) in narrow aisles
→ 4-way reach truck — carries and manoeuvres long stock lengthways down the aisle.
Maximum storage density in very narrow aisles, long continuous shifts
→ All-directional reach truck — moves in any direction for the tightest layouts and highest cube utilisation.
