Reachstacker or Reach Truck?
Although the names are similar and they both fall into the category of heavy industrial vehicles, a reachstacker is quite different from a reach truck. Both vehicles are used for stacking and moving heavy equipment, but they differ mainly in application, capacity, and design.
When is a Reachstacker used and when a Reach Truck?
This depends on the work environment and the nature of the load to be moved. Below is an outline of the precise differences. Knowing these differences is important for ensuring safety and providing the right training for your employees.
Differences between Reach Truck and Reachstacker:
| Reach Truck | Reachstacker | |
| Application | Warehouses and distribution centers: – moving and stacking pallets– stacking and moving loads on shelves or racks | Port and terminal: – moving and stacking sea containers Industrial environment: – moving heavy equipment |
| Capacity | Lifting/tilting capacity: between 1,500 and 3,000 kg | Lifting capacity: up to 45,000 kg, sometimes even more |
| Lifting Height and Reach | 0-15 meters high, also in narrow aisles | Up to five containers high and several rows deep |
| Mobility | Maneuverable in small spaces on flat, hardened concrete floors | Maneuverable and fast, even on hardened but uneven terrains |
| Construction | With extendable mast, compact and light build | With extendable boom, robust and sturdy build |
Summary of differences between Reachstacker and Reach Truck
In summary, the reach truck is ideal for use in narrow aisles and smaller spaces, mainly indoors on smooth, flat floors. Due to its compact design, it is extremely maneuverable and safe to use. The reachstacker, on the other hand, is specifically designed for rugged and rough outdoor terrain, such as moving sea containers.
Reachstacker and Reach Truck Training for safety
At Hollcert, we provide daily training for using the reach truck. For reachstacker training, we offer in-company training available in both English and Polish. Are you interested in reachstacker training for yourself or for one of your staff? Do you want to know more about the other courses we offer or in which languages we have courses available? Please contact us.
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