Not sure which lift is right for you? Give us a call, expert sales staff can point you in the right direction. No matter what your material handling needs are, Naumann/Hobbs offers a wide selection of both sit-down and stand-up forklifts. We recommend a stand-up forklift if your material handling needs require you to drive in reverse for a majority of the operating time, if your warehouse has narrow aisles, or if your operator will get on and off of the forklift often. Standing up can also help operators stay alert to avoid any potential obstacles and avoid injuries. In general, stand-up lifts provide better visibility. Since the operator is already standing, they don’t need to turn their neck to see when they’re reversing. Stand-up forklifts are built ergonomically for operator comfort and may require additional training as they are steered using a joystick as opposed to a normal steering wheel. Tight corners, spaces, and heights are easier to manage with a compact stand-up reach truck. Stand-up forklifts, or reach trucks, offer the advantage of navigating through narrow aisles without any problems. We recommend sit-down forklifts for any jobs that will be performed for extended periods of time. Narrow aisles can also be harder to maneuver in a sit-down forklift.
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As the driver is seated while operating the forklift, this can cause the driver to be less alert and not have as much visibility when it comes to driving in reverse. Sit-down forklifts can also have some cons.
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Additionally, sit-down forklifts provide more comfort for the driver, especially in scenarios where a forklift is being used for extended periods of time.
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Their smaller profile also makes stand up forklifts better suited for warehouses with narrow aisles. This makes standing lifts popular for small warehouses because they save space. This can increase productivity and efficiency in the workplace, especially if you work in an industry that requires high-volume operations. What is a stand up forklift Because its cab has no seat, a stand up forklift has a much smaller profile than a sit down forklift. If you’re in the market for a new forklift, find out if your material handling needs are better suited for a sit-down or stand-up option.īesides having a seat for the operator, sit-down forklifts typically have the advantage of moving at faster speeds. Both sit-down and stand-up forklifts offer their own unique benefits. Forklifts can also come in stand-up models, which feature some of the same capabilities as your standard, sit-down forklift. When you think of a forklift, most will typically imagine a forklift with a seat.