Electric Stand-Up Rider Forklifts Herc Rentals electric stand-up rider forklifts will turn you into a dock-to-stock star. Versatile and slender, these forks are designed to navigate narrow aisles while maintaining the strength to lift, stack and place items weighing up to 4,000 pounds.
The Toyota Stand-Up Rider forklift is built with the ultimate performance and comfort in mind, delivering improved ergonomics, reliability and durability while reducing service intervals. The Toyota Stand-Up Rider is a multi-purpose forklift that is ready to work. A forklift “under-ride” hazard arises when the forklift operator travels with the forks trailing and backs up toward the storage rack. If the operator drives the forklift too far, so that the forklift passes beneath the horizontal crossbar (i.e., the operator creates an “under-ride”). The RC Series stand-up counterbalance forklift features a side-stance operator compartment that maximizes visibility and allows for easy entry/exit in applications where the operator is frequently on and off the truck. The new 9 Series of B15/18/20SU-9 stand-up rider electric forklift truck have the features of the standing operator type with low step height, competitive turning radius and 18” size drive tire suitable for warehouse, narrow space work, container and uneven road.
A stand-up forklift, also known as a stand-up reach forklift or stand-up rider forklift, is a type of warehouse forklift controlled by a standing operator. This operator stands sideways in the lift truck, improving visibility, especially in reverse. This is particularly helpful for applications that require frequent back and forth movement.
Warehouses are busy, crowded places. Improved visibility allows operators to be more alert. Investing in a stand-up lift truck could minimize accidents and injuries in your workplace.
Standing operation is also designed for frequent on and off movement from the operator. No seat belt or parking brake is needed when the operator gets on or off the stand-up lift truck, which saves time. This kind of operation can increase efficiency and speed.
In addition, the absence of a seat saves space. This makes a stand-up forklift ideal for narrow warehouse aisles. These small machines have a tight turning radius and easy maneuverability. A stand-up rider forklift is electric and is typically fitted with solid cushion tires.
There are many pros to owning a stand-up forklift. Of course, this equipment isn’t the best fit for every business. Find out if a stand-up reach forklift is right for you below.