NA and VNA Trucks: There are certain truck types that have very narrow aisle or VNA features or narrow aisle or NA features. Nearly all counterbalanced trucks require a minimum of 11 feet of aisle width in order to function efficiently and safely. NA trucks on the other hand, are able to operate in narrow aisles which measure 8 to 10 feet wide. Moreover, VNA or very narrow aisle trucks can function in aisles which are 6 feet wide.
The advantage of utilizing a VNA and NA truck over a regular lift is that it makes it possible for warehouses to be constructed with narrower aisles. The wider aisles within the warehouses enable for more storage of things in a specific area, which improves cube use. The loads transported utilizing Narrow Aisle and VNA trucks typically are limited to about 3000 and 5000 pounds. Reach trucks can operate in narrow aisle. Order selectors, turret trucks and rotating mast trucks are able to work in narrow or very narrow aisles, depending on the particular model.
Reach Trucks: Specially designed for retrieval and storage, reach trucks are made with outriggers and telescoping forks which enables the operator to pick up and retract a load over the outriggers. These models are not the best suited for loading and unloading trucks, nor for transporting loads quickly over long distances. Similar to the order selector, reach trucks could be available for lifting heights which are greater than 30 feet.
Turret Trucks and Rotating-Mast Trucks: Similar to regular sit-down forklifts, rotating mast trucks have masts which could rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This particular feature allows them to operate within a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks can work in very narrow or narrow aisle locations. Like order selectors, these equipment are capable of lifting both the operator and the load. Additionally, they can enable the operator to handle loads on either side of an aisle without exiting and re-entering the aisle.
Turret trucks are normally rail or wire guided when used within very narrow aisles. Thus, 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 could be used for picking cases and items as well as full pallet handling.