Narrow Aisle Forklifts
Narrow aisle forklifts are specially designed to be able to fit down very narrow warehouse aisles. This provides several benefits to business owners like significantly increasing their space to store things. Even smaller aisles are capable of fitting a lift truck through them. Narrow aisle forklifts are known for their maneuverability and not much space is required to move a narrow aisle lift truck. Their design has allowed them to move without a lot of space due to the fact that most things that hinder movement have been squished up the main forklift body in their design.
Several of the disadvantages are that compared to regular forklifts, they are really slow. Like for instance, if you are required to transport objects across large distances, in terms of speed, these forklifts would not cut it. This issue could be easily solved if you also have access to a standard forklift. Some businesses prefer to utilize the narrow aisle forklift to move the load to a central location. These objects are then handed off to a standard forklift which would take it the bulk of the distance. Usually, narrow aisle forklifts are unable to move as much weight so they are only effective for smaller loads.
How to Drive a Forklift Truck
The principles of forklift operation is similar to the typical automobile. These machines have brakes, a steering wheel and an accelerator, while the operator needs good concentration and hand-eye coordination. The forklift is capable of lifting loads that weigh several tons up to heights of 24 feet or higher. They can operate in very narrow confines. using a lift truck requires additional expertise and training in order to work efficiently and smoothly.