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Reach stacker vocabulary

The exact English and French terms drivers, foremen and maintenance teams use around a reach stacker — from load chart to tilt, side-shift, twist lock and daily inspection.

Machine parts

Boom, spreader, twist lock, side-shift, tilt, extension, counterweight.

Operation

Load chart, stack row, second row, first row, empty vs. laden handling.

Safety

Pre-shift check, tip-over risk, blind spot, banksman, exclusion zone.

Key terms

  • Reach stacker, empty container handler, top-lift, front-lift
  • Spreader, twist lock, headblock, side-shift, tilt cylinder
  • Load chart, rated capacity, second-row stacking, laden container
  • Pre-shift inspection, walk-around, engine coolant, hydraulic oil
  • Fault code, downtime, corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance
  • Banksman signals, exclusion zone, near miss, incident report

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