For safety and productivity, it’s important to have the right forklift for your application and work environment. When you want to buy forklifts in Reading, PA, look no further than Royal Forklift for high-quality new and used equipment.
Royal Forklift has served the material handling industry for more than 40 years. Our new headquarters in Pine Grove, PA consists of a 300,000 square foot facility on 16 acres.
We represent premium brands, including UniCarriers forklifts and Haulotte aerial equipment in Berks, Lebanon, Lehigh and Schuylkill Counties. We also supply Nordock Docks, Wayne Dalton Doors, Cascade attachments, and a wide range of services to customers in Berks, Lebanon, Lehigh, Schuylkill, Carbon, Luzerne, Northumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, York and Columbia Counties.
Which Type of Forklift Do You Need?
The knowledgeable team at Royal Forklift will help you identify the forklift, or forklifts, that are best suited for you and your business based on your unique needs.
There are a wide selection of styles and types to choose from, including:
Counterbalance forklifts: These forklifts are the most common type of lift truck and the type most people picture when thinking of forklifts. They have forks that protrude from the front of the machine and a weight at the rear of the truck that offsets the load to be lifted at the front. They are typically used in indoor warehouses and stores, but can be used outdoors as well. Counterbalance trucks can handle virtually all material handling functions and are available as electric, gas or diesel powered.
3-wheel counterbalance forklifts: These forklifts work in a similar way to regular counterbalance forklifts, but have a single drive wheel in the center of the rear of the machine that ensures maximum maneuverability. Because they can turn tight circles, they are best for narrow aisles and tight spaces. They are also well-suited to applications that require inside and outside use and racking loading.
Reach truck forklifts: Reach trucks are designed primarily for warehouse use. The name of these machines is derived from the fork carriage’s ability to “reach” beyond the stabilizing legs and into racking. They offer maximum lift height and are best for use in warehouses with high-rise storage pallet racking. Stand-up trucks are most common, and they can operate in very tight working environments. Their low undercarriage clearance means they are best suited for indoor work.
Sideloaders: These lift trucks operate by picking up their load from the side. They can handle wide (or long) loads that would otherwise be unstable on a conventional counterbalance forklift. They are designed to handle long materials, such as timber, piping and sheets, but offer limited flexibility for handling more conventional loads.
When you’re ready to buy a forklift or two, Royal Forklift has new and used forklifts that will meet your needs in Reading, PA. Call us today at 800-318-6722 to learn more about our extensive range of equipment.