Which type of stacker is known as the shuttle or mast that can move forward and backward?

The reach lift truck is specifically designed to enhance warehouse efficiency by allowing operators to navigate narrow aisles and effectively reach high storage locations. This type of stacker features extending forks that can move forward and backward within the mast, enabling the operator to access loads stored on pallets at various heights without needing to reposition the entire truck.

This functionality is especially advantageous in environments where space is limited, as it allows the reach lift truck to operate efficiently in tight areas while maximizing vertical storage. The ability to extend the forks forward can also reduce the need for operators to drive into the racking, improving safety and minimizing the risk of damaging the goods or the truck itself.

In contrast, other options, like a counterbalance stacker, typically rely on their own weight for stability rather than mast-style movement, while pallet jacks are intended for ground-level handling without stacking capabilities. Lastly, order pickers are designed to lift the operator to access items at height but do not have a forward and backward-moving mast like the reach lift truck does.