Warehouse Forklifts & Aisle Widths

All warehouses and distribution centers are not created equal. Some have the space for standard width aisles (about 12 feet) and the traditional counterbalance sit-down forklifts that can operate in them. Others, however, configure their aisles in widths considerably narrower. Because real estate and space are at a premium in these tighter aisle operations, many businesses expand in the only direction they can, up rather than out. The fact is aisle widths vary from location to location. That’s why Toyota has a wide range of forklift solutions to meet your variable aisle width needs.

Toyota’s four-wheel Core Electric Forklifts provide a smooth ride, are equipped with Toyota’s SAS system, and are an excellent solution for most indoor applications. With a compact model available, the Core Electric Forklift has the same capacity as the Core IC Cushion but can operate comfortably in 11-foot aisles. Skilled forklift operators with certain models can even work in aisles between ten and a half and eleven feet, depending on load size.

From the Core Electric Forklift came the newest innovation for narrow aisles, the Toyota Core Electric Turret Forklift. The Core Electric Turret Forklift provides operators the ability to stack in aisles without the need to turn. Featuring a Cascade mast and turret head, the swinging forkface allows loads to be handled to the forklift’s left, right, and center. The Electric Turret Forklift provides a capacity of up to 2500 lb, a lift height of nearly 20 feet, and the capability to stack goods at a 90-degree angle. Operating in aisles as narrow as 7 feet means facilities can add more racks and drastically increase their storage capacity and throughput volume.

Next, meet the Toyota 3-Wheel Electric Forklift. This model can tackle big jobs even in small spaces. The 3-Wheel Electric is a multi-use forklift that leads the industry in run time, travel speeds, and lift lowering speeds in leaner aisles and tighter spaces. Available in cushion or pneumatic tires, it easily navigates ten to eleven-foot wide aisles, has a lifting capacity of up to 4,000 pounds, and a lift height of up to 23 feet. Equipped standard with wet disk brakes, the Toyota 3-Wheel Electric forklift is a do-everything forklift and an immediate upgrade to any facility. It also provides a quick return on investment with increased productivity and lower maintenance costs.

Next, there’s Toyota’s dock to stock star the Stand-Up Rider Forklift. With a lifting capacity of up to 5,000 pounds operating capability and aisles as narrow as 10 feet and a lift height of 23 feet, the capability of the Toyota Stand-Up Rider forklift is at the top of its class and one of the most versatile forklifts in Toyota’s product line. This model is built with the ultimate performance and comfort in mind – delivering improved ergonomics, reliability, and durability while reducing service intervals. The Stand-Up Rider operates efficiently at the loading docks, inside trucks, and in narrow spaces between tight high racking.

Finally, there’s Toyota’s top solution for narrow aisles is the Toyota Reach Truck line. Toyota’s Reach Trucks can navigate aisles as narrow as 7 feet depending on the model and load size. When exploring narrow aisles, it’s important to work with a Toyota warehouse specialist to help optimize both your warehouse layout and your warehouse equipment. In addition to navigating narrow aisles, Toyota Reach Trucks can handle loads up to 5,500 pounds and can reach racks as high as 42 feet with the newly introduced High-Capacity Reach Truck.

Toyota’s Reach Truck lineup is well equipped with over 500 engineering designs and performance upgrades, including a newly designed mast, additional battery size options to fit unique warehouse and distribution center applications, and longer maintenance intervals. If your facility has begun to expand outside, Toyota’s new Indoor/Outdoor Moving Mast Reach Truck could be your perfect fit for an outdoor narrow aisle solution.

Lastly, the new Multidirectional Reach Truck is Toyota’s solution when handling wide loads and traveling horizontally with them so that the overall width of the forklift and load are minimized. With the press of the touchscreen display, the Multidirectional Reach Truck’s articulating load wheels swap between fore/aft and horizontal travel for optimal versatility when working with various load sizes and aisle widths. This is the perfect truck to allow for travel among narrow aisles no matter how bulky the load.

Whether the answer is narrow or wide, vertical or horizontal, inside or outside, or even electric, Toyota has the right solution for your space and application. Toyota’s legendary productivity, quality, durability, reliability, and value are built into every model. For more information about Toyota’s line of variable aisle width champions and other smart solutions, contact your local Toyota Forklift dealer today!