Sidetracker offers compact, high-capacity 4 way reach trucks, compatible with power-extending forks for double-deep handling in narrow warehouse aisles and on challenging terrains.
Our 4 Way Reach Truck Range
The Sidetracker 4 way reach truck range is renowned for its robust and versatile design, effortlessly handling loads of up to 6 tonnes and reaching heights of up to 10 metres. Engineered for both power and flexibility, our multi directional reach trucks excel in navigating narrow aisles and challenging terrains.
Plus, their high-capacity design, coupled with auto-adjusting power-extending forks, allows them to accommodate various pallet sizes and load types. Whether it’s moving through tight spaces or carrying heavy loads to significant heights, our 4 way reach trucks are made to meet the diverse demands of modern warehouses and factories.
With a custom 4 way reach truck for your facility, you can efficiently manage complex storage systems and streamline your material handling processes.
Key features of the Sidetracker multi directional reach truck include:
- Custom configurations to suit every scenario
- Articulating chassis for difficult terrains & slopes
- Ergonomic design for operator comfort & efficiency
- 4-way movement for ultimate space optimisation
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Benefits of a 4 Way Reach Truck
Our multi directional reach truck range offers numerous advantages, making them indispensable in busy warehouses, factories, and many other demanding environments.
Efficient Handling
The unique design of a 4 way reach truck helps you achieve efficient stock counting and material handling processes, even during peak influxes – reducing downtime and boosting productivity.
Increased Adaptability
From pallet racking storage and retrieval to unloading delivery vehicles, a multi directional reach truck can help you handle a wide range of tasks in various environments – all with a single machine.
Customisation Options
With a choice of deck lengths, seat types, lifting heights, and more – every aspect of your 4 way reach truck is designed around your specific needs, ensuring an optimal fit for your operational environment.
Safety & Productivity
Sidetracker offers powerful, versatile, and reliable 4 way reach trucks, with safety at the forefront of every design – helping you protect your employees while boosting productivity.
Why Choose Sidetracker 4 Way Reach Trucks?
The innovative design of our 4 way reach truck range allows for optimal performance in even the most challenging environments. With safety at the forefront of our development, each truck is equipped with features that ensure the safety of the operator, as well as the longevity and reliability of the equipment.
The rest is built by you, with choices between sit-down or stand-up models, wide or narrow decks, varying lift heights, and 3 or 4 wheels – with our 4-wheeled version having an articulating chassis for manoeuvring tough terrain and slopes. More than just a machine, your custom multi directional reach truck is a partner within your logistics chain, helping you maintain seamless operations from end to end.
Alongside our cutting-edge equipment, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional post-sale support. Our experienced engineers and comprehensive stock of spare parts ensure maximum uptime, no matter where you’re based. We also offer scheduled maintenance packages, technical hotlines, and practical advice, further reinforcing our outstanding reputation for reliability and customer satisfaction.
4 Way Reach Truck FAQs
A 4 way reach truck, or multi directional reach truck, is a specialised type of forklift designed for narrow aisle storage. It can move its forks in 4 directions – forward, backwards, left, and right. This feature allows it to manoeuvre in tight spaces and handle long loads more effectively.
Unlike standard reach trucks, which can only move forwards and backwards, 4 way reach trucks can also move their forks sideways. This allows them to operate in narrower aisles and to handle a wider variety of load shapes and sizes.
The main advantages of a multi directional reach truck include increased storage density (as they can operate in narrower aisles) and greater flexibility in handling different load types, especially long items like timber or metal beams. They also offer improved manoeuvrability in confined spaces.
Industries that require the storage and transportation of long loads (e.g., timber, piping, and metal beams) will benefit greatly from a multi directional reach truck. Warehousing, logistics, construction, and manufacturing sectors often use these trucks to boost efficiency and space utilisation.
Operators must receive specialised training that covers the unique operation and handling characteristics of a 4 way reach truck, including manoeuvring in tight spaces, safe load handling, and understanding the truck’s control layout.
Regular maintenance of a 4 way reach truck includes checking the battery, hydraulic systems, brakes, tyres, and forks. Scheduled professional servicing is also necessary to ensure the longevity and safety of the equipment.