What Is a Reach Truck? Types, Uses, and How It Works
A reach truck is an electric, indoor-only lift truck built to put pallets into tall racking in aisles too narrow for a forklift. This guide covers how the reach mechanism works, the difference between moving-mast and pantograph designs, and how reach trucks compare to forklifts, order pickers, and straddle stackers. It also explains the price cliff in the category, where a $26,999 walkie reaches higher than a $46,199 stand-up rider. Includes the three measurements to check before ordering and what OSHA Class II training actually requires.