R14 – R17 X – Reach Trucks Redefined

Quick Loading of Fresh Goods

Warehouses for fresh goods are usually tightly packed. Plus, due to the sensitive nature of the goods, they have to be loaded quickly and safely. This case study shows the R14 – R17 X reach trucks in operation in a high rack warehouse for refrigerated food and drinks in the UK. Due to their maneuverability, stability when lifting and excellent visibility through the mast, the trucks are ideal for use in this environment. The equipment ensures that the loads are stored and retrieved quickly and reliably up to a height of ten meters.

A Glimpse into the Tire Warehouse

Two 10,000 m² warehouses, 22,000 pallet spaces and innumerable car wheels: In this sliding storage system in Germany, having a good overall view of the warehouse is essential to ensuring the quick and safe storage and retrieval of wheels and tires. The Linde reach trucks come into their own when it comes to all-round visibility. The optional camera system provides the operator with excellent visibility of what’s above them, allowing them to scan all the pallet spaces via the camera’s monitor. This increases productivity, reduces the number of errors and guarantees safety, even when working with high lifting heights.

Expert Order Picking

While picking goods in the warehouse, drivers have to do a lot of maneuvering, while also carefully navigating the narrow aisles. This is one way in which the specially designed R14 – R17 X reach trucks outperform conventional reach trucks. Thanks to the minimal horizontal displacement and short wheel arms, they offer maximum maneuverability. The excellent all-round visibility offered by the narrow mast profile, combined with minimal mast deflection, ensure a high degree of safety when stacking and retrieving goods.

Efficient Block Storage

When it comes to block storage, space is in short supply. In this environment, the short wheel arms and low horizontal displacement of the X-range reach trucks are extremely helpful. In contrast to more conventional reach trucks, the X range trucks only move using the fork carriage rather than the mast. This makes driving and lifting maneuvers easier and more efficient. In addition, thanks to the low level of mast deflection, pallets can be stacked and retrieved with the utmost precision, even at high lifting heights. The trucks therefore increase performance, capacity and efficiency when handling goods packed on pallets.

Unique Mast Concept

The mast on the R14 – R17 X reach trucks is designed to meet the exact requirements of high rack warehouses. When working with high lifting heights, normally even minor vibrations cause major oscillations in the fully extended mast. The booster cylinders in the R14 – R17 X reach trucks reduce the mast deflection by up to 40 percent. This allows for vertical storage and retrieval at great height. The wide mast, which is screwed directly into the chassis, is extremely warp-resistant and therefore prevents swinging.

Optimized Visibility

The particularly wide mast frame and the narrow mast profile provide the driver with the best visibility of the load and their surroundings. The optional armored glass roof protects the driver from falling objects and offers an unobstructed view of the load. This not only increases safety but also makes handling even more efficient.

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Shorter Horizontal Displacement

The shortened horizontal displacement ensures greater efficiency and productivity. At 170 mm, it is around 70 percent shorter than in conventional masts. This is made possible by the fact that, with the R14 – R17 X reach trucks, it uses just the fork carriage that moves, rather than the whole mast.

Ergonomic Work Environment

The positioning of the battery under the seat in the X range allows for an operator’s cab that is twice the size of those in standard trucks. Operators can work without becoming fatigued thanks to the adjustable seats and armrests, a compact steering wheel integrated into the left armrest, as well as joysticks for hydraulic control in the right-hand armrest. In addition, the higher seat position gives the driver better visibility. The height of the display can also be adjusted.

Armored Glass Roof

A robust armored glass roof protects the driver from falling objects and offers an excellent view of the loads. This allows for quick storage and retrieval.

Raised Overhead Guard

A raised overhead guard with an extra 175 mm in height is ideal for taller forklift operators. The raised guard not only makes getting in and out of the cab easier, but also increases the field of vision of the operator.

10° Rotating Seat

There is an optional seat available for the R17 X and R17 X HD reach trucks, which rotates by 10° towards the window on the mast side. This gives the operator better visibility and puts less strain on the back and neck.

Backrest Extension

The extendable backrest allows the seat to be tailored to the needs of taller operators.

Single Pedal and 360° Steering

If required, the dual pedal system that comes as standard can be replaced with a single pedal. This option facilitates 360° steering for improved maneuverability.

Mast and Chassis Camera

The two-camera system provides the optimum view of the load at all times. When a defined lifting height is exceeded, the view automatically switches from the chassis to the mast.

Fork Centering and Leveling

The side shifter automatically moves the fork to the center position at the push of a button. In addition, for trucks with manual fork tilt, there is the option of an automatic leveling function, which ensures that the forks are always parallel to the ground.

connect Fleet Management Solution

The Linde connect fleet management system provides access to important truck and planning data, including truck deployment, upcoming service intervals or scheduled driver training. connect increases the levels of safety and utilization, thus making the use of the truck more cost-effective.

Cold-Store Cabin

The maintenance of the cooling chain is vital in many sectors, such as the food and pharmaceuticals industry. The special cold-store cabin of the R17 X HD makes the operator’s work pleasant, comfortable and productive throughout the entire shift.

Customer-Specific Individualization

Every customer has their own specific requirements, be it reinforced masts for heavy loads, trucks that can withstand extreme temperatures, specific lifting heights, additional safety equipment or visibility requirements. Linde Material Handling offers tailored solutions to suit any requirements. Image: The R14 X HL is based on the R14 X but has a wider chassis and reinforced mast.