Narrow Aisle Lift trucks
Some lift trucks are particularly made to fit down very narrow aisles inside a warehouse. These models are referred to as narrow aisle lift trucks. They could easily negotiate smaller aisles and allow you to enjoy several benefits. For instance, the increased amount of space to keep objects could really increase a company's overall available stock.
Narrow aisle lift trucks are able to maneuver easily also. These equipment have been specially engineered to move without much space. Their different design has eliminated many of the items that are squished up into the design of the conventional forklift's main body.
The disadvantage of narrow aisle lift trucks is that they are really slow compared to regular forklifts. Narrow aisle lift trucks would not work if you have to move objects across large distances. In terms of speed they would not be a dependable option. If you also have a regular lift truck, this would not be an issue. You could just utilize the narrow aisle lift truck to transport the load to a central place and then hand it off to a standard forklift that can travel the bulk of the distance in an efficient and timely way. Frequently, narrow aisle lift trucks cannot handle as much lifting weight; thus, outside of smaller loads they are not going to be really useful.
Electric Lift Trucks
For indoor operations such as stores or inside warehouses, traditional gas forklifts are not a suitable alternative. They will not be as safe due to their fumes, or as helpful or cost-efficient compared to an electric powered model. Electric lift trucks are normally designed to look and work a lot like gas ones, but they rely on electric batteries which have to be recharged, rather than gasoline fuel.
Electric forklifts are popular for a variety of reasons. For starters, they would save you a lot of money on fuel costs. Initially, electric models might cost more but eventually, they make up for this in the long run. For instance, when gas prices increase, you would save a lot of cash because you will not be affected. Electric units tend to last quite a bit longer than gas powered units as well. This is partly because of the fact they are mainly used inside and thus don't get as dirty or work in as harsh settings as the gas powered ones. Electric units are healthier to utilize in areas which are badly ventilated like warehouses and indoor operations as they don't emit noxious fumes. It can be extremely dangerous to utilize diesel or gas lift trucks indoors.
One of the major downsides to electric lift trucks is the fact they can usually just work for one 8 hour shift before the battery has to be charged for another shift. Many businesses get around this situation by buying an extra battery so they could continually cycle them and have less downtime. There are fast charge batteries available on the market which are also reducing the charging time.