The reach function allows the forks and mast to extend forward, enabling flexible pallet handling and deeper reach into racking systems or double-deep storage.
✅ Best for:
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Non-standard pallets (e.g. closed pallets or pallets without bottom openings)
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European closed-deck pallets, CHEP pallets, or skids on bottom racks
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Double-deep racking systems
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Warehouses with limited aisle width, where moving the entire truck forward isn't efficient
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Mixed storage environments (block + racking)
⚙️ Functional Highlights:
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Reach stroke: Allows forks to extend and retract, reducing the need to move the entire truck
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Handles both open and closed pallets
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Maintains operator comfort with standing-on platform and electric magnetic steering
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Reduces operator fatigue and improves stacking precision
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Forks extend into deeper racks without repositioning the truck
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Ideal for high-value or fragile goods, minimizing bumping during placement
🧱 Traditional Standing-On Electric Pallet Stacker (No Reach Function)
Key Advantage:
Simple and cost-effective, optimized for open-bottom pallets in standard racking or floor storage.
✅ Best for:
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Open-deck pallets (e.g. traditional Euro pallets with bottom gaps)
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Floor-level stacking or single-depth racking
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Applications with wide aisles or simple layouts
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Shorter lift heights or basic transport needs
⚙️ Functional Highlights:
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Lower cost of ownership
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More compact, with fewer moving parts
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Easy to operate and maintain
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Not suitable for closed pallets or deep racking
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Forks cannot reach forward—requires pallet clearance underneath for support legs
🆚 Quick Comparison Table:
| Feature | Reach Stacker | Traditional Standing-On Stacker |
|---|---|---|
| Reach Function | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Handles Closed Pallets | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (only open-bottom pallets) |
| Double-Deep Racking | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Aisle Adaptability | ✅ Narrow aisle optimized | ⚠️ Needs wider aisles |
| Ideal Use | Complex, mixed storage | Basic pallet transport |
| Cost | 💲💲 Higher investment | 💲 More economical |
| Maintenance | ⚠️ Slightly more complex | ✅ Simpler and lower cost |
📦 Conclusion:
If you're handling varied pallet types, operating in high-density or narrow-aisle storage, or need to reach into racking systems, the 1232E Reach Stacker is the smart, flexible solution.
For simple pallet transport and cost-sensitive operations using open pallets, a traditional standing-on stacker gets the job done efficiently.
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