Narrow Aisle and very Narrow Aisle Trucks: Certain forklifts have NA features or VNA features. To be able to function efficiently and safely, nearly all counterbalanced trucks need a minimum of 11 feet of aisle width. Narrow Aisle trucks on the other hand, could function in narrow aisles that are 8 to 10 feet wide. What's more, VNA or very narrow aisle trucks could function in aisles which are 6 feet wide.
The advantage of using a VNA and NA truck over a standard lift is that it makes it possible for warehouses to be built with narrower aisles. The wider aisles within the warehouses allow for more storage of things within a particular space, that improves cube use. The loads transported using NA and Very narrow Aisle trucks usually are limited to about 3000 and 5000 lbs. Reach trucks could operate in narrow aisle. Turret trucks, rotating mast trucks and order selectors could operate within narrow or very narrow aisles, depending on the particular unit.
Reach Trucks: Specifically designed for storage and retrieval, reach trucks are made with telescoping forks and outriggers that enables the operator to pick up and retract a load over the outriggers. These models are not the best suited for transporting loads quickly over long distances nor for unloading or loading trucks. Like the order selector, reach trucks can be available for lifting heights which are greater than 30 feet.
Rotating-Mast Trucks and Turret Trucks: Rotating-mast trucks are like typical sit-down forklifts. The main difference is that their masts can rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This particular feature allows them to function within a narrow aisle condition. Turret trucks can work in very narrow or narrow aisle places. Like order selectors, these machinery can elevate both the operator and the cargo. Additionally, they are able to enable the operator to handle loads on either side of an aisle without exiting and re-entering the aisle.
Turret trucks are often rail or wire guided when used in very narrow aisles. Therefore, the operator doesn't have to focus any energy on their driving skills and could focus on the work load at hand. Since turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they are able to be utilized for item and case picking in addition to full pallet handling.