Akuros RD15 Double Deep Reach Truck for High-Density Warehouse Storage
Quick Summary
The Akuros RD15 dubbel diep bereikheftruck is engineered for warehouses that need to increase pallet storage density while maintaining manual forklift access. In many facilities, standard selective racking provides excellent accessibility, but it uses more aisle space. Double-deep racking reduces aisle count by storing pallets two positions deep, but it requires a reach truck capable of safely accessing the second pallet position.
The RD15 is designed for this application. With a forward reach mechanism, compact chassis, stable lifting structure, and controlled electric performance, it allows operators to place and retrieve pallets in double-deep racking systems more efficiently.
For complete warehouse planning, the RD15 can be matched with Akuros dubbel-diepe rekoplossingen, reach truck solutions, heftruckoplossingen, heavy-duty racking systems, oplossingen voor heftruckbatterijen, warehouse tools solutionsen warehouse solution planning.
| Productmodel | Akuros RD15 |
| Producttype | Double deep reach truck |
| Rated Load Capacity | Approx. 1,500 kg, depending on configuration and lift height |
| Maximum Lift Height | Up to approx. 6,000 mm, subject to configuration |
| Reach Function | Forward reach mechanism for double-deep pallet access |
| Reach Distance | Up to approx. 1,000 mm, subject to configuration and application |
| Aandrijfsysteem | Electric AC drive system |
| Typical Aisle Requirement | Approx. 2,860 mm, subject to pallet size, rack layout, and site conditions |
| Typische Toepassingen | Double-deep racking, high-density warehouses, distribution centers, cold storage, manufacturing warehouses, and palletized storage operations |
| Belangrijkste voordeel | Higher storage density, reduced aisle count, double-depth pallet access, and improved warehouse space utilization |
| Related Akuros Solutions | Dubbel-Diep Rekken, Reachtrucks, Heftrucks, Heftruck Batterijenen Magazijnoplossing |
Designed for Double-Deep Pallet Storage
The RD15 is designed around one core warehouse challenge: how to store more pallets in the same building without losing too much operational flexibility.
Double-deep racking places two pallets in depth. This increases storage density compared with selective racking, but the rear pallet cannot be reached by standard forklifts. A double deep reach truck solves this by extending the forks forward to access the rear pallet position.
For warehouses with moderate SKU variety and predictable pallet rotation, the RD15 can provide a practical balance between storage density, equipment cost, and operational simplicity.
Key Features of Akuros RD15 Double Deep Reach Truck
1. Forward Reach for Double-Deep Racking
The RD15 uses a forward reach mechanism to access pallets stored in the second depth position. This allows the forklift to work with double-deep racking systems where pallets are stored two positions deep.
This function is especially valuable for:
- High-density pallet warehouses
- Cold storage facilities where space is expensive
- Distribution centers with predictable stock rotation
- Manufacturing warehouses storing batch inventory
- Facilities upgrading from selective racking to double-deep storage
2. 1,500 kg Rated Capacity for Practical Pallet Handling
The RD15 is designed around a 1,500 kg capacity class, depending on configuration, load center, lifting height, and reach position. This makes it suitable for many standard warehouse pallets and medium-duty double-deep storage applications.
For double-deep operation, buyers should always confirm residual capacity at the required lift height and reach distance. Capacity at height is more important than nominal rated capacity alone.
3. Lift Height up to Approx. 6,000 mm
The RD15 can support lifting heights up to approximately 6,000 mm depending on mast configuration. This makes it suitable for medium-height double-deep racking layouts commonly used in warehouses, distribution centers, and cold-chain facilities.
Before final selection, rack beam height, pallet height, load weight, and top-level placement requirements should be reviewed together.
4. Compact Chassis for Narrow Aisle Operation
The RD15 is designed with a compact chassis to support narrow aisle operation. In double-deep racking layouts, aisle width is a critical factor because the warehouse gains storage density partly by reducing traffic lane space.
The actual aisle requirement depends on pallet size, load orientation, rack design, turning space, operator workflow, and safety clearance. Akuros can help review aisle width and layout compatibility during project planning.
5. Electric AC Drive System
The RD15 uses an electric AC drive system designed for smooth acceleration, controlled braking, and reliable warehouse operation. AC drive technology supports precise movement, lower maintenance, and efficient energy use in repetitive storage and retrieval tasks.
For high-density storage, smooth control is important because operators often work close to racks, pallets, and building structures.
6. Stable Mast and High-Strength Structure
Double-deep storage requires stable lifting and accurate positioning. The RD15 uses a robust mast and reinforced truck structure to support safe pallet handling at height.
When handling pallets in the rear position, stability and residual capacity become especially important. Buyers should match truck configuration to pallet weight, lift height, load center, and rack depth.
7. Ergonomic Operator Design
Operator comfort affects productivity in high-density warehouse operations. The RD15 is designed with a comfortable operator station, intuitive controls, wide-view mast design, and clear operating visibility.
Better visibility helps reduce pallet impact, rack collision, and positioning errors during high-level storage and retrieval.
8. Safety-Oriented Control Features
Depending on final configuration, the RD15 can include safety functions such as automatic deceleration, adaptive load monitoring, controlled braking, and stable travel control.
These features help operators work more confidently in narrow aisles and double-deep racking environments.
Typische toepassingsscenario's
- Double-Deep Racking Warehouses: Designed for accessing pallets stored two positions deep.
- Cold Storage Facilities: Helps increase pallet density in temperature-controlled warehouses where floor space is costly.
- Distribution Centers: Suitable for palletized goods with predictable inventory rotation.
- Manufacturing Warehouses: Useful for batch-based storage of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.
- Food and Beverage Logistics: Supports higher storage density for palletized products with controlled stock flow.
- 3PL Warehouses: Suitable for customers balancing pallet density and manual access.
- Warehouse Upgrade Projects: Can support facilities transitioning from selective racking naar dubbel-diepe rekken.
- Integrated Warehouse Projects: Can be matched with reachtrucks, batteries, tools solutionsen warehouse planning.
Technical Specification Reference
| Specification Item | Akuros RD15 Reference |
|---|---|
| Producttype | Double deep reach truck |
| Nominale capaciteit | Approx. 1,500 kg, depending on configuration and working condition |
| Maximum Lift Height | Up to approx. 6,000 mm, subject to mast configuration |
| Reach Distance | Up to approx. 1,000 mm, subject to configuration |
| Aandrijfsysteem | Electric AC drive system |
| Typical Aisle Requirement | Approx. 2,860 mm, subject to pallet size, rack layout, and safety clearance |
| Bedrijfsomgeving | Indoor warehouse, logistics center, cold storage, manufacturing warehouse, and distribution facility |
| Typical Racking Match | Double-deep pallet racking system |
| Key Selection Factors | Pallet weight, pallet size, load center, lift height, rack depth, aisle width, battery strategy, floor condition, and operating temperature |
| Related Product Support | Reachtrucks, Dubbel-Diep Rekken, Heftruck Batterijen, Gereedschap Oplossingenen Magazijnoplossingen |
Double Deep Reach Truck vs Standard Reach Truck
| Comparison Item | Reachtruck met dubbele diepte | Standard Reach Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Main Function | Accesses pallets stored two positions deep | Accesses single-deep rack positions |
| Stellingen | Rekken met dubbele diepte | Selectief rekken |
| Opslagdichtheid | Higher density due to fewer aisles | Lower density but better direct pallet accessibility |
| Inventory Access | Usually follows LIFO logic for rear pallet positions | Direct access to each pallet position |
| Buyer Decision Logic | Choose when storage density is more important than full pallet selectivity | Choose when SKU access and direct pallet selection are more important |
Double Deep Reach Truck vs Counterbalance Forklift
| Comparison Item | Reachtruck met dubbele diepte | Heftruck |
|---|---|---|
| Main Use | High-density racking and double-depth pallet storage | General loading, unloading, stacking, and pallet movement |
| Aisle Requirement | Designed for narrower racking aisles | Usually requires wider turning space |
| Reach Function | Forward reach for rack access | No forward reach mechanism |
| Best Application | Indoor high-density pallet storage | Flexible material handling across docks, yards, and warehouses |
| Buyer Decision Logic | Choose for storage density and rack access | Choose for general handling flexibility |
Double Deep Reach Truck vs VNA Forklift
| Comparison Item | Reachtruck met dubbele diepte | VNA Heftruck |
|---|---|---|
| Main Storage Logic | Stores pallets two positions deep | Reduces aisle width significantly for very narrow aisle storage |
| Infrastructure Requirement | Requires double-deep racking and suitable aisle width | May require rail or wire guidance depending on system |
| Flexibiliteit | More flexible than some guided VNA systems | High storage density but often more specialized |
| Best Application | Warehouses needing density improvement without moving into VNA complexity | High-bay warehouses prioritizing maximum aisle reduction |
| Related Solution | Double-Deep Racking Solutions | Zeer smalle gangrekken |
When Is a Double Deep Reach Truck the Right Choice?
A double deep reach truck is most suitable when a warehouse needs more storage density than selective racking but does not require full automation or VNA operation.
The RD15 is a suitable option if your operation has:
- Moderate SKU variety
- Predictable pallet rotation
- Batch-based inventory
- Enough pallet consistency for double-deep storage
- Need to increase pallet positions without expanding the building
- Indoor warehouse or cold storage operation
- Operators trained for reach truck operation
Cold Storage Application Considerations
Double-deep storage is often attractive in cold storage because every square meter of refrigerated space is expensive. By reducing aisle count and increasing pallet positions, double-deep racking can improve cold room storage utilization.
However, cold storage operation requires additional review because low temperature affects battery performance, hydraulic response, condensation, operator comfort, traction, and maintenance.
Cold storage buyers should confirm:
- Operating temperature range
- Whether the truck works in chilled rooms, freezer rooms, or both
- Pallet weight and load center in low-temperature operation
- Battery performance and charging strategy
- Hydraulic oil and seal suitability
- Floor condition, including wet or icy surfaces
- Required lift height and residual capacity
- Rack design, bottom beam clearance, and reach mechanism compatibility
What Buyers Should Consider Before Choosing the RD15
Choosing a dubbel diep bereikheftruck is not only about rated capacity or lift height. The truck must match the racking system, pallet size, load weight, aisle width, reach distance, floor condition, and inventory flow.
Before requesting a quotation, we recommend confirming:
- Pallet size and load orientation
- Maximum pallet weight and average pallet weight
- Load center
- Required lift height
- Rack beam height and storage levels
- Double-deep rack depth
- Required reach distance
- Aisle width
- Floor flatness and floor condition
- Operating temperature and warehouse environment
- Battery preference and charging window
- Inventory rotation logic and SKU variety
- Whether the rear pallet position must be accessed frequently
Common Buyer Mistakes When Choosing Double Deep Reach Trucks
- Choosing only by rated capacity without checking residual capacity at height
- Ignoring reach distance required for the second pallet position
- Not matching pallet size and rack depth correctly
- Ignoring load center changes in double-deep operation
- Not checking aisle width with actual pallet orientation
- Using double-deep storage for inventory that requires full direct pallet access
- Ignoring floor flatness and stability requirements
- Not reviewing cold storage battery and hydraulic performance
- Planning racking and forklift separately instead of as one system
The Akuros Value Edge
Why buyers choose Akuros: Akuros helps buyers match the RD15 Double Deep Reach Truck with actual pallet size, pallet weight, rack depth, lift height, aisle width, battery strategy, inventory rotation, and warehouse layout. This reduces the risk of selecting a reach truck that fits the specification sheet but does not match the real racking system.
| Buyer Concern | Akuros Application-Based Support | Standard Equipment Supply Only |
|---|---|---|
| Racking Compatibility | Reviews double-deep rack depth, pallet size, beam height, reach distance, and clearance | May focus mainly on truck capacity and lift height |
| Residual Capacity | Checks load weight, load center, lift height, and reach position | May not fully evaluate capacity in real double-deep operation |
| Indeling magazijn | Reviews aisle width, turning space, floor condition, and operational route | May not evaluate site layout |
| Storage Strategy | Considers SKU variety, LIFO suitability, pallet rotation, and stock flow | May not review inventory logic |
| Long-Term Value | Focuses on storage density, handling efficiency, equipment fit, battery strategy, and operating cost | May compare only equipment price |
Zero-Risk Support for Overseas Buyers
Akuros supports B2B buyers with practical risk control before shipment. For overseas RD15 double deep reach truck projects, the key concerns are not only price, capacity, and lift height. Buyers also need to confirm racking compatibility, pallet orientation, reach distance, residual capacity, battery matching, warehouse fit, export packing, and after-sales support.
Configuration Confirmation
Before production or shipment, buyers can confirm rated capacity, lift height, reach distance, mast configuration, fork size, battery type, charger requirement, wheel type, safety options, and machine appearance. Photo or video confirmation can be provided when needed.
Rack and Warehouse Fit Review
Akuros can help review whether the RD15 fits the actual pallet size, rack depth, storage level height, aisle width, floor condition, and double-deep operating process.
Battery and Charging Support
Akuros can help review battery capacity, lead-acid or lithium selection, charger input voltage, charging method, shift pattern, and daily working hours to reduce battery mismatch risk.
Export Packing and Shipping Safety
Akuros can arrange export-safe packing and proper equipment fixing based on shipping method and destination. Important electrical, hydraulic, mast, reach mechanism, battery, and drive components can be protected to reduce transport damage risk.
Ondersteuning na verkoop
If there is a confirmed issue related to configuration, shipment, or product condition, Akuros will support practical solutions such as spare parts supply, remote guidance, replenishment, or corrective support depending on the actual case.
Why Choose Akuros RD15 Double Deep Reach Truck?
- Designed for double-deep pallet racking systems
- 1,500 kg capacity class for practical warehouse pallet handling
- Reach distance suitable for accessing rear pallet positions
- Lift height up to approximately 6,000 mm depending on configuration
- Compact chassis for narrow warehouse aisles
- Electric AC drive for smooth and controlled operation
- Stable mast structure for high-density storage tasks
- Ergonomic operator station and wide-view mast design
- Suitable for warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing storage, food logistics, cold storage, and 3PL operations
- Related solution support including dubbel-diepe rekken, reachtrucks, heftruckbatterijen, tools solutionsen magazijnoplossingen
Frequently Asked Questions About Double Deep Reach Truck
1. What is a double deep reach truck used for?
A double deep reach truck is used to access pallets stored two positions deep in double-deep pallet racking systems. It helps warehouses increase storage density while maintaining forklift access.
2. What is the rated capacity of the Akuros RD15?
The RD15 is designed around a 1,500 kg capacity class, depending on configuration, load center, lift height, reach distance, and working conditions.
3. What lift height can the RD15 reach?
The RD15 can reach up to approximately 6,000 mm depending on mast configuration and application requirements.
4. What aisle width does the RD15 require?
The typical aisle requirement is approximately 2,860 mm, but the final aisle width depends on pallet size, rack layout, load orientation, turning space, and safety clearance.
5. Is the RD15 suitable for cold storage?
Yes, when properly configured. Cold storage applications require review of temperature, battery performance, hydraulic oil, condensation, floor traction, and rack design.
6. How is a double deep reach truck different from a standard reach truck?
A standard reach truck usually serves single-deep racking. A double deep reach truck has a reach function designed to access the second pallet position in double-deep racking.
7. What information should I provide before requesting a quotation?
Buyers should provide pallet size, pallet weight, load center, required lift height, rack depth, aisle width, reach distance requirement, floor condition, operating temperature, battery preference, and charging window.
8. Can Akuros support both reach truck and racking planning?
Yes. Akuros can support double-deep reach trucks, double-deep racking, forklift batteries, warehouse tools, and broader warehouse solution planning based on actual pallet flow and building conditions.
Final Practical Takeaway
When choosing a double deep reach truck, buyers should not only compare rated capacity, lift height, and purchase price. The better approach is to confirm pallet size, pallet weight, load center, rack depth, reach distance, lift height, aisle width, floor condition, battery strategy, and inventory rotation before finalizing the model.
The Akuros RD15 Double Deep Reach Truck is designed for operations that need higher pallet storage density, double-depth rack access, compact aisle operation, and stable electric reach truck performance.
Buyers choose this product because it combines double-deep reach function, 1,500 kg capacity class, approximately 6,000 mm lift height, compact chassis, AC electric drive, stable mast structure, ergonomic operation, and practical warehouse application support.
From a commercial perspective, Akuros provides project-based equipment matching, double-deep racking review, warehouse layout support, battery and charger matching, export coordination, after-sales support, and broader warehouse solution thinking. This helps overseas buyers reduce the risk of wrong equipment selection and improve long-term storage efficiency.
Get a Suitable Double Deep Reach Truck for Your Warehouse
If your operation needs a reliable dubbel diep bereikheftruck for high-density pallet storage, double-deep racking, cold storage, food logistics, manufacturing warehouses, distribution centers, or 3PL facilities, the Akuros RD15 is a practical solution.
Please share your pallet size, pallet weight, load center, required lift height, rack depth, aisle width, reach distance requirement, floor condition, operating temperature, battery preference, charger input voltage, charging window, and inventory rotation logic. Our team will help evaluate a suitable Akuros RD15 configuration for your project.
You can also explore related Akuros solutions, including dubbel-diepe rekoplossingen, reachtrucks, vorkheftrucks, heftruckbatterijen, tools solutionsen magazijnoplossingen.







