When land and rent are expensive, the cheapest square feet are the ones you already have — going up and narrowing aisles.
What a reach truck does
A reach truck carries the load within its wheelbase and extends (reaches) the mast forward to place a pallet in the rack. This lets it operate in aisles around 2.7–3.0 m wide, versus 3.5–4 m for a counter-balance forklift.
Density gains
Narrower aisles typically add 20–30% more pallet positions in the same floor area. Combine with double-deep racking and the gains grow further.
Operator visibility
EP reach stackers use a dual-view mast so the operator can see the forks at height — important for safe placement above 6 m.
Things to check before switching
- Floor flatness — high lifts need a level, crack-free floor
- Racking beam heights matched to the mast free-lift
- Battery choice: lithium-ion for multi-shift picking
- Operator training for standing-operator controls
A racking redesign plus a reach truck is often the fastest way to defer building a new warehouse. Ask us for a free site survey and CAD layout.