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1. Working Principle

Three-Way Forklift (VNA Forklift)

• Equipped with rotating forks that can move left, right, and forward

• Can pick and place goods without turning the truck body

Reach Truck

• Equipped with a pantograph (scissor-like) mechanism

• Forks can extend forward, but the truck must turn to align with pallets

2. Aisle Width Requirement

• Three-Way Forklift:
  Works in very narrow aisles, typically 1.5 – 1.8 meters

• Reach Truck:
  Requires wider aisles, usually 2.7 – 3.2 meters

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3. Lifting Height

• Three-Way Forklift:
  Up to 12m – 16m or higher

• Reach Truck:
  Typically 6m – 12m

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4. Operation Mode

• Three-Way Forklift:

• Travels straight inside aisles

• Forks rotate to handle pallets

• Often uses guide rails or wire guidance systems

• Reach Truck:

• Requires turning for positioning

• More flexible in general warehouse operations

5. Application Scenarios

• Three-Way Forklift:

• Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) warehouses

• High-density storage systems

• Automated or cold storage environments

• Reach Truck:

• Standard warehouses

• E-commerce and manufacturing

• Multi-purpose operations

6. Cost & Investment

• Three-Way Forklift:

• Higher equipment cost

• Requires warehouse system design (rails/guidance)

• Reach Truck:

• Lower initial investment

• No special warehouse modification required

Quick Summary

• Three-Way Forklift: Maximum storage density, high efficiency in narrow aisles

• Reach Truck: More flexible, cost-effective for general use