Here are add-ons which are very helpful for narrow aisle forklifts:
Side shift: The side shift option permits the lateral movement of the load without having to move the truck. This allows loads to be positioned with a lot more accuracy.
Tilt mast: The optional tilt mast enables the forks to shift both forwards and backwards. This is recommended in situations where loads aren't completely level. To be able to gain more stability when moving a loaded truck, the mast could be tilted backwards.
Extendable forks: The option of extendable forks helps the "reach" of the lift truck to extend for stacking pallets one in front of the other, known as "double-deep" loading.
Operator platforms: Some NA lift trucks have operator platforms which can lower and raise the operator while simultaneously raising and lowering the lift truck's forks. This provides optimum visibility and control when handling loads at heights of 6 m to 9 m.
Lift Truck on a Ramp
Operators need to be correctly taught and should be assessed and licensed. It is important for anybody operating a lift truck to be knowledgeable regarding safety rules and problems. Drivers have to understand how to adjust on uneven surfaces or in cases where the weight of the load changes the center of gravity. Safety rules include the safe use of a lift truck on a ramp, that is a frequent happening since the operator would typically have to drive down and up ramps to unload and load containers.
Guidelines for Using a Lift Truck on a Ramp
1 Drive at slow speeds when approaching a ramp and while driving up and down the ramp. The possibility of accidents is higher when driving fast since this could upset the machine's center of gravity.
2 Drive the forklift in reverse while moving up an incline on a ramp when not carrying a load.
3 When moving down an incline on a ramp with no load, drive forward.
4 Tilt the forks slightly back to shift the center of the load to the machine's front, while moving up or down a ramp when carrying a load.
5 Drive forward up a ramp while carrying a load in order to make the load more stable.