600 pallets per day. 3 extra minutes per pallet. That is 1,800 minutes. 30 hours of labor wasted every day.
A distribution center in the United States was losing four full-time workers to walking. Workers parked forklifts at the aisle ends. They walked pallets into the racks because the aisles were too narrow for standard forklifts to turn.
They bought three YG-TS1035 compact telehandlers. Each machine turned easily in the 2.8m aisles. Picking time per pallet dropped from 3 minutes to 1 minute. 600 pallets now take 10 hours instead of 30. The machines paid for themselves in 5 months.
The warehouse manager said: “I thought we needed wider aisles. We did not. We needed the right machine.”
The Problem with Standard Forklifts in a 2.8m Aisle
The warehouse had 2.8-meter wide aisles. Standard forklifts need 3.5 meters to turn. So workers parked at the aisle ends and walked pallets in.
That walk took time. Every pallet added 3 minutes of walking and handling. Three minutes does not sound like much. But multiply by 600 pallets per day. 1,800 minutes. 30 hours. Four full-time workers doing nothing but walking.
Forklift drivers were frustrated. They could do the pick, but they had to park, walk, and come back. Managers knew it was inefficient but did not know how to fix it. Wider aisles would mean moving racks, shutting down sections, and losing storage space.
The problem was not the workers. It was the machine.
Why Renovating the Aisles Was Not the Answer？
Renovating the aisles would cost $180,000. That was the quote. Moving racks. Reconfiguring the layout. Shutting down aisles for weeks.
The manager asked: “Is there a machine that fits the aisles we already have?”
One machine that fits would cost less than $180,000. Three machines would cost more than renovation but solve the problem in every aisle.
He did the math. Three compact telehandlers cost $X. Renovating aisles cost $180,000. The compact telehandler price was lower than the cost of renovating all the aisles.
He calculated the labor waste: 30 hours per day wasted. That is 4 workers getting paid to walk. In one year, that is $100,000+ in wasted wages.
Three machines that fit 2.8m aisles would eliminate the walking. The math was clear.
How the YG-TS1035 Warehouse Telehandler Solved the Space Problem？
The manager searched for a narrow aisle telehandler. He found YG Machinery’s YG-TS1035.
It is 2.23 meters wide. That leaves 57cm of clearance in the 2.8m aisles. Enough to work safely. The turning radius is tight. The telescopic boom reaches into deep racks.
| Specification | YG-TS1035 |
| Width | 2230mm |
| Rated load | 3500kg |
| Lift height | 10000mm |
| Reach | 5000mm |
| Turning radius | Fits 2.8m aisles |
Workers drive directly to the rack. Pick the pallet. Drive out. No walking. No shuttle carts.
The machine does not need wider aisles. It just needs to fit the ones already there.
Results: 3 Minutes to 1 Minute Per Pallet
The manager kept data before and after. The numbers tell the story.
Picking time. Before: 3 minutes per pallet. After: 1 minute per pallet. 67% faster.
Daily labor. Before: 30 hours to move 600 pallets. After: 10 hours. 20 hours saved per day.
Workers. Before: 4 workers walking pallets. After: 0 walking. Those workers were reassigned to value-added tasks.
Injuries. Zero. The machine lifts the pallet. Workers do not strain their backs carrying items across the aisle.
Payback. The three machines paid for themselves in 5 months from labor savings alone. The cost of renovations would have taken much longer to recover.
The manager stopped looking at aisle widths. He started looking at machine fit.
The Warehouse Manager’s Take on the Compact Telehandler Price vs Renovation
“I thought we needed wider aisles. We did not. We needed the right machine. The compact telehandler price was much lower than the cost of renovating our aisles. We should have bought these years ago.”
He also noted the machines are used for other tasks now. Loading trucks. Moving materials to the staging area. Reaching racks that forklifts could not access. One machine does multiple jobs.
FAQ: What Warehouse Managers Ask About Narrow Aisle Telehandlers
Q: What is the compact telehandler price?
A: Price depends on model. The TS1035 is the most affordable. Contact us for a current quote.
Q: How narrow of an aisle can this warehouse telehandler work in?
A: The TS1035 works in aisles as narrow as 2.5 meters. The warehouse used it in 2.8m aisles with room to spare.
Q: Is it suitable for indoor warehouse use?
A: Yes, but ensure proper ventilation for diesel engines. Electric options are available for enclosed warehouses.
Q: Can it replace a standard forklift?
A: In narrow aisles, yes. It picks pallets and moves them. For very heavy loads (over 5 tons), check the capacity first.
Q: How does it compare to renovating aisles?
A: The compact telehandler price is lower than renovation. One machine fits all aisles. Renovation costs per aisle add up quickly.
Q: Do you ship to the United States?
A: Yes. YG exports to US warehouses, distribution centers, and construction sites.
Q: What attachments are available for this distribution center telehandler?
A: Forks, buckets, hooks, work platforms, timber clamps. One machine does many jobs.
Need a Warehouse Telehandler for Your Facility?
If you have narrow aisles and standard forklifts do not fit, we can help. The YG-TS1035 turns where other machines cannot. Pick pallets directly from the rack. No walking. No wasted labor.
We also offer larger models for wider aisles and heavier loads. Tell us your aisle width and pallet weight. We will recommend the right compact telehandler for your operation.
