R16–R20 Reach Truck
High-Reach Performance for Modern Warehouses
The SINTO R16–R20 Reach Truck, supplied by Sinto Material Handling, is a high-performance electric reach truck designed for efficient pallet handling, high-density storage and precise operation in narrow warehouse aisles.
Designed for High-Density Warehousing
Modern warehouses are under constant pressure to store more products without expanding their physical footprint. The R16–R20 addresses this by allowing operators to access pallets at significant heights while manoeuvring through narrow aisles.
High Lifting Capacity
1,600 – 2,000 kg capacity range
Exceptional Vertical Reach
Up to 12.5 metres lift height
Narrow-Aisle Performance
Compact design & small turning radius
Electric & Lithium Power
Zero emissions, low noise, opportunity charging
Precise Handling
Electro-hydraulic proportional control
Smart Fleet Ready
GPS, maintenance, access & safety management
Capacity & Lift Height Range
R16 – 1,600 kg
Designed for applications requiring approximately 1.6-tonne lifting capacity, suitable for general pallet handling, high-level racking and distribution-centre operations.
R20 – 2,000 kg
Increases capacity to approximately 2 tonnes, making it ideal for heavier pallet loads and more demanding warehouse applications.
Lift Heights: 4.5 – 12.5 m
SINTO publishes lifting heights from approximately 4,500 mm to 12,500 mm, with the maximum configuration using a 12,500 mm triplex mast.
Higher storage positions allow businesses to make better use of vertical warehouse space and increase storage capacity without requiring additional floor area.
Compact Design for Narrow Aisles
Warehouse space is expensive. Every metre of aisle width impacts storage capacity. The R16–R20 is engineered around compact dimensions and a small turning radius.
Precision & Control
High-Precision Mast Slide
The R16–R20 incorporates a high-precision forward sliding rail with clearance-compensation design for smoother, more stable mast movement.
- Entering pallets at height
- Removing pallets from high racking
- Positioning loads at elevated levels
- Working within narrow aisles
- Handling fragile or high-value products
Electro-Hydraulic Proportional Control
Provides precise control over hydraulic movements, enabling smoother and more controlled operation when lifting, lowering and positioning loads.
At high rack levels, precision becomes increasingly important because small movements can have a significant effect on pallet positioning.
Stable operation · Finer control · Enhanced accuracy
Electric Power & Lithium Battery
The R16–R20 is an electric reach truck, powered by a lithium battery system with AC drive technology for energy-efficient operation.
- Zero tailpipe emissions
- Lower operating noise
- Smooth acceleration
- Precise control
- Reduced vibration
- Reduced engine-related maintenance
- Efficient indoor operation
AC Drive Technology
The R16–R20 uses an AC drive motor, together with an electric hydraulic pump motor and steering motor — offering long service life, maintenance-free operation and reliable performance.
Opportunity Charging
Lithium battery technology provides opportunities for opportunity charging and multi-shift operation when appropriately specified.
Comfort, Visibility & Safety
Comfortable & Easy Operation
- Convenient entering, exiting and operating
- Battery replacement mechanism near operator's foot area
- Battery tray moves forward for easy replacement
- Optional mini-lever / joystick controls
Wide-View Mast
- Optimised mast width and hose routing for clearer view
- Better pallet positioning at height
- Improved rack identification and load monitoring
- Reduced unnecessary repositioning
Optional HD Camera System
- Real-time view around the forklift
- High-level pallet placement
- Restricted-visibility areas
- Deep-rack applications
- High-density warehouses & narrow aisles
360° Steering & Manoeuvrability
Designed for flexible warehouse manoeuvring with a 360-degree steering mode, combined with compact design and small turning radius.
🛡️ Optional safety & visibility equipment:
LCD Operator Display
Provides operators with important equipment information:
Useful for fleet management and maintenance planning.
Smart Fleet Management
The R16–R20 can form part of a modern connected forklift fleet with SINTO's smart fleet-management solution.
📍 Vehicle Management
GPS & real-time equipment tracking
🔧 Maintenance Management
Reminders, service planning, fault alerts
🔐 Access Control
Password or card-based operator authorisation
🛡️ Safety Management
Speed, collision monitoring & unsafe-event alerts
Ideal Industries & Applications
📦 Warehousing
High-bay, pallet storage, narrow aisles, distribution centres
🚚 Logistics & Distribution
3PL, freight centres, cross-docking, cargo warehouses
🏭 Manufacturing
Raw material, finished goods, production-line supply
🛍️ Retail & FMCG
Food, beverages, consumer goods, packaged products
❄️ Cold Storage
Low-emission indoor operation (specify configuration)
📱 E-Commerce
High-density fulfilment centres, palletised inventory
Key Technical Specifications
| Specification | R16–R20 Reach Truck |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Electric Reach Truck |
| Model Range | R16–R20 |
| Rated Capacity | 1,600 – 2,000 kg |
| Power | Electric |
| Battery | Lithium Battery |
| Maximum Lift Height | Up to 12,500 mm |
| Mast | Triplex available |
| Published Lift Height Range | 4,500 – 12,500 mm |
| Drive Motor | AC |
| Hydraulic Pump | Electric Motor Driven |
| Steering | Electric Steering Motor |
| Control | Electro-Hydraulic Proportional |
| Mast | High-Precision Forward Sliding Rail |
| Turning | Small Turning Radius |
| Steering Mode | 360° |
| Display | LCD |
| Camera | Optional HD Camera |
| Controls | Mini-Levers / Finger-Tip Options |
| Safety | Optional Blue Light |
| Fleet Management | GPS / Tracking / Maintenance / Access / Safety Functions |
Exact dimensions, battery capacity, wheelbase, turning radius, travel speed, lift speed, machine weight, aisle requirement and residual capacity depend on the selected model and configuration — confirm from final technical datasheet before quotation.
Why Choose the R16–R20 Reach Truck?
High Lifting Capacity
1.6 to 2.0 tonnes for a broad range of palletised goods.
Exceptional Vertical Storage
Lift heights up to 12.5 metres for high-density storage.
Narrow-Aisle Performance
Compact dimensions and small turning radius.
Efficient Electric Operation
Lithium battery and AC drive technology.
Precise Handling
Proportional control and high-precision mast movement.
Operator-Focused Design
LCD display, battery access, mini-levers, HD camera.
Smart Fleet Capability
Visibility of equipment, maintenance and operator access.
The Right Reach Truck for African Warehouses
Across Africa, warehouses and distribution centres are becoming larger, more automated and increasingly focused on maximising available storage space.
The R16–R20 is designed for companies that need to move beyond conventional counterbalance forklifts and take advantage of high-level pallet storage and narrow-aisle warehouse design.
Sinto Material Handling can assist customers in evaluating:
Integrating the Reach Truck with Your Warehouse System
The R16–R20 becomes even more effective when integrated into a complete warehouse solution.
This integrated approach allows businesses to consider the entire material flow rather than purchasing individual pieces of equipment in isolation.
Sinto Material Handling — Across Africa
Sinto Material Handling is a South African material-handling solutions company based in Midrand, Gauteng, with more than 16 years of industry experience.
We provide material-handling equipment and warehouse solutions to customers across South Africa and the broader African market.
Request a Quote — Take Your Warehouse Higher
Whether you are looking to improve warehouse storage density, increase productivity in narrow aisles or upgrade your forklift fleet, the SINTO R16–R20 Reach Truck provides a high-performance solution.
Move More. Store More. Reach Higher.
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