Yale Launches Narrow Aisle Reach Truck for E-Commerce, High-Density Warehouses

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Yale Materials Handling Corporation has launched a new narrow aisle reach truck to optimize inventory management in high-density warehouses, particularly for e-commerce. The truck offers 3,000 to 4,500-pound load capacities with advanced features aimed at enhancing operator productivity and comfort. Key enhancements include an Operator Sensing System, improved visibility, and productivity gains of up to 7% per truck per shift. This innovative design aims to address the growing demand for efficient inventory handling in tight storage configurations.

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• The new reach truck supports 3,000 to 4,500-pound load capacities, improving warehousing efficiency.
• Features like the Operator Sensing System enhance operator productivity and comfort.
• The reach truck boasts best-in-class visibility, aiding precision in operations.
• Productivity gains of up to 7% per truck per shift compared to competitors are reported.

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GREENVILLE, N.C., Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yale Materials Handling Corporation announces the launch of its new narrow aisle reach truck, designed to help warehouses efficiently manage the growing inventories typical of e-commerce in high-density storage configurations. Available in 3,000 to 4,500-pound load capacities with single or double reach capabilities, the Yale^® NR/NDR-DC/EC reach trucks can lift heavier loads to greater heights and depths to help maximize storage capacity.

"With facility expansion costly and supply chain margins tight, dense storage configurations are critical to providing the necessary capacity to handle inventory growth," says Brad Long, Brand Manager, Yale Materials Handling Corporation. "But so too is equipping personnel for success, as operator productivity can drop by as much as 30 percent over the course of a shift. The new reach truck was engineered for success in these environments, with productivity enhancing features in a truly operator-centric design."

The NR/NDR series offers a generous lineup of industry-exclusive features to prioritize operator comfort. The Operator Sensing System uses optical-based sensors, not pedals, to detect operator presence and offer freedom to comfortably adjust stance. The optional smart ride suspended floor system alleviates up to 60 percent of shocks and vibrations for a more comfortable ride that staves off fatigue. The forward stance model with aft travel control handle provides automotive steering in both forward and reverse directions for more natural steering familiarity, which can help shorten training time and may reduce facility and product damage.

Best-in-class forward visibility and advanced features help operators work with precision and confidence at height. The standard wide mast opening provides up to 33% greater visibility than leading competitors, while optional features like the laser fork level and the wireless camera with built-in LED lights provide optimum lighting, guidance and viewing perspective to eliminate guesswork when positioning forks at high-level storage locations.

Industry leading lift and lower speeds help shave seconds off each cycle so that operators can move more pallets in less time. The return to center sideshift automatically stops the carriage at center position for consistent performance, while the return to set tilt feature sets forks at a predetermined angle for consistent load positioning. Altogether, productivity gains with the NR/NDR series can add up to as much as 7% per truck, per shift compared to leading competitors.

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About Yale Materials Handling Corporation
Yale Materials Handling Corporation markets a full line of materials handling lift truck products and services, including electric, gas, LP-gas and diesel-powered lift trucks; narrow aisle, very narrow aisle and motorized hand trucks. Yale has a comprehensive service offering including Yale^® Vision wireless asset management, fleet management, Yale service, parts, financing and training. Yale^® trucks are manufactured in an ISO 9001:2008 registered facility and range in capacity from 2,000 to 36,000 lbs.

Yale Materials Handling Corporation is a division of Hyster-Yale Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (NYSE:HY).  Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. and its subsidiaries, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, employ approximately 7,700 people world-wide. 

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Company Contact:
Jeremy Cayton
Yale Materials Handling Corporation
252-329-7553
jeremy.cayton@hyster-yale.com

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Koroberi
336-409-5391
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FAQ

What is the purpose of the new reach truck from Yale (HY)?

The new reach truck is designed to optimize inventory management in high-density warehouses, especially for e-commerce.

What are the load capacities of Yale's new reach truck?

The new narrow aisle reach truck offers load capacities ranging from 3,000 to 4,500 pounds.

What productivity gains can be expected from the new reach truck?

Users can expect productivity gains of up to 7% per truck per shift compared to leading competitors.

What features enhance operator comfort in Yale's new reach truck?

Features include an Operator Sensing System, smart ride suspended floor, and advanced visibility options.

When was the new reach truck announced by Yale Materials Handling?

The new reach truck was announced on November 18, 2020.