by Ryan Oshman, on July 22, 2021 at 9:29 AM
If your warehouse operation is considering reach trucks, you need to look at Doosan’s model. Their 7 Series reach truck can help transform your operation with greater efficiency. Here’s what you need to know about reach trucks and how Doosan’s stands apart from the competition.
What are the Benefits of Reach Trucks?
Reach trucks are designed to excel in the narrow aisles of warehouse settings. These specialized forklifts have a smaller turning radius thanks to operators standing over a single set of wheels. They also boast very high masts that make them ideal for warehouse environments.
They’re called reach trucks because they have a pantograph that extends the forks and carriage from the mast. This gives warehouse planners more flexibility by enabling double-deep racking. This racking configuration lets pallets be stacked two deep. If you’re pressed for space, reconfiguring your warehouses for reach trucks can help improve your business outcomes.
What Makes Doosan’s Reach Truck Special?
When it comes to forklifts, not all brands are created equal. Doosan’s series 7 reach trucks stand out from the competition because of how they improve your business.
Operator Safety & Comfort
Doosan does a good job of designing equipment that works well with the average human body. Their reach trucks are no different. The control handle and tiller are designed to be comfortable and easy to use for operators, reducing discomfort and fatigue. There are also knee pads, back pads, and a thigh pad in the cabin to keep them comfortable during a long shift standing. Standing in a side stance also increases visibility and reduces the risk of neck strains for operators.
Along with comfort, the Doosan Reach Truck keeps operators and other employees safer. The drive tire automatically centers at start-up to reduce the risk of accidental movement in the wrong direction. This keeps your people, equipment, and products safer. The patented Guardian Stability System keeps loads stable by enforcing speed reductions when the mast is raised. And Doosan’s Operator Sensing System keeps the equipment and operators safe by preventing truck motion in key situations.
Easy Maintenance
Maintenance is already a time-consuming activity, but removing panels shouldn’t add to it. Doosan’s team engineered the reach truck for easy access and minimal maintenance. Swing out service doors and removable cover panels make it easy to access and maintain key components of the reach truck. Thanks to their electric power source, these reach trucks use super low-maintenance AC drive motors that are efficient. If your reach truck does need major maintenance, the Curtis On-board Diagnostics system makes it easy to identify the issue and solve it. All this means your equipment can get back to work sooner.
Engineered Durability
It’s a sad fact of life that things eventually wear out. While some manufacturers plan on shorter lifespan components adding to their profits, Doosan engineers equipment that lasts.
- An integrated thermal protection system protects motors from excessive heat damage.
- Doosan reach trucks also feature water-tight silicone seals to protect electrical connections.
- Damage-resistant Vulkollan drive tires and load wheels keep the product moving smoothly.
- Doosan is known for its dependable transaxle that tolerates heat well.
These low-maintenance components reduce heat build-up in the enclosed reach truck compartments. Altogether, Doosan’s Reach Truck is designed to work harder and last longer than other models.
Improved Business Performance
What these features mean for your business are improved operations and profitability. If your operators are more comfortable and safer, they’re less likely to suffer strains or damage equipment or products due to fatigue. Low-maintenance, easy access designs mean your technicians can complete key maintenance tasks quicker and easier. And smart engineering means key components of your Doosan reach truck will last longer than other brands. The Doosan 7 Series Reach Truck is ideal for warehouses looking to improve their throughput and profits.
Interested in demoing a Doosan Reach Truck? Contact the MidCo Material Handling team to schedule a demo today. You can also reach out directly to our dealerships by phone:
Auburn 253-854-5438
Pasco 509-547-7413
Wenatchee 509-663-9009
Yakima 509-457-5137
Further Reading:
Port & Terminal Automation: What You Need To Know
Where Are Doosan Forklifts Manufactured? Doosan Forklift FAQ
Doosan Forklift Review: How the 9 Series Stacks Up
