Materials handling specialist Stanley Handling has launched the ROBUR SBC-R Compact Counterbalanced Reach Truck - the latest model in its comprehensive range of warehouse handling equipment.

This new compact reach truck offers outstanding performance and flexibility to users of small to medium size warehouses where space is at a premium and cost a particular consideration.

The SBC-R gives the customer the versatility of a counterbalanced pedestrian forklift, able to carry out day-to-day movements of loads of various sizes, whilst its tilting carriage also enables the operator to off load from vehicles when required.

The SBC-R combines this, when the load is fully retracted, with a wrap over fork stacker with being able to work in smaller aisle widths. In fact this model is so compact it can work in an aisle width of just over 2m.

The capability and versatility of this model is very much enhanced not only by a load capacity of 1500kg and lift heights of up to 4000mm but also by the size of the battery fitted, giving the operator a full shift of working time without fear of running out of power towards the end of the day.

This new model is a welcome edition to the company's ROBUR range and has been designed to help organisations increase productivity and meet current health and safety legislation. Easy maintenance and low running costs ensure that this compact reach truck provides an extremely cost effective handling solution.