Narrow Aisles: How to Move Wide Loads

Nothing can be more challenging than moving and lifting wide loads in narrow aisles. A forklift driver operating a standard forklift will undoubtedly need to make a lot of small, calculated moves to navigate around without damaging the load or hitting the warehouse racks – or both. And it will probably take a lot more time than you’d like.

The obvious solution is to widen the aisles to maintain productivity and efficiency. But what if you don’t have the space?

Toyota designed two new electric forklifts to solve the specific challenge of moving and lifting wide, bulky loads in narrow aisles.

Toyota’s New Multidirectional Reach Truck

Toyota’s new Multidirectional Reach Truck features articulating load wheels for horizontal travel. It can travel parallel and perpendicular to racking to save time and space. It’s ideal for moving materials such as lumber, pipe, carpet, and other building supplies.

Here are some of the highlights and features of Toyota’s new Multidirectional Reach Truck:

Offers improved storage density and operational efficiency for customers looking to optimize their warehouse space
Suited for pallet-less load handling, long load handling, and specialty racking
Handles loads up to 22 feet wide
Lifts to 4,500 lbs.

Click here to view a video of the new Multidirectional Reach Truck.

Toyota’s New Furniture Order Picker

Toyota’s new Furniture Order Picker lifts large items as high as 366 inches on carts or furniture platforms with ease, speed, and stability. It’s the perfect solution to increase productivity at furniture warehouses and distribution centers.

Here’s a look at some of the highlights and features of Toyota’s new Furniture Order Picker:

A great solution to handle bulky loads like couches, dining room tables, and steel panels
Excellent ergonomics, intuitive functionality, and custom options
Features a glance-and-go display, tight turn radius, and upgraded lift/lower speeds
Available in 24v and 36v models
Lifts to 1,600 lbs.

Click here to view a video of Toyota’s new Furniture Order Picker.

As always, every Toyota forklift purchase comes standard with the unparalleled reputation and quality inherent in products manufactured with the world-renowned Toyota Production System. AC motors power the all-new Toyota Multidirectional Reach Truck and Furniture Order Picker. And they are backed by the hallmark Toyota 360 Support promise.

If navigating wide loads in narrow aisles is expected in your business, Toyota’s new Multidirectional Reach Truck or Furniture Order Picker might be the perfect solution.