VNA Forklifts

Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) forklifts are specially designed to fit into the narrowest aisles. If your warehouse is looking to maximise floor space, or you simply need a compact forklift for the job, a VNA truck is a great option. Our range of second hand VNA trucks includes Linde, Still, Jungheinrich trucks, BT and more.

What is a VNA Forklift?

VNA forklifts are designed to fit the narrowest of aisles, allowing you to make the most of your warehouse or site space. Available as Turret Man Up and Turret Man Down versions, VNA machines are simple to operate.

Types of VNA Forklift

VNA Turret Man Up Forklifts

VNA Turret Man-up forklift trucks allow the operator to ascend with the forks. This enables accurate picking in the highest and narrowest of aisles. The specially designed cab acts as a safety cage, giving the operator the confidence to work at height more effectively. See our range of Turret Man Up Forklifts.

VNA Turret Man Down Forklifts

The operator station remains at ground level, but allows excellent visibility of the mast, sometimes using cameras as an additional aid for positioning pallets. The forks are mounted on a turret head, allowing pallets to be picked from both sides of the aisle without manoeuvring the forklift. See our range of Turret Man Down Forklifts.

Both VNA truck types are characterised by an extensive control panel that allows the machine to be operated in an easy and intuitive way. VNA trucks are often guided in aisles and allow the operator to travel and lift simultaneously, meaning pallet picking cycle times are greatly reduced. Due to the guidance and safety systems in place potential risk of damage to goods and the racking itself is almost eliminated, leading to a safer, more economical and faster picking process.

Benefits of VNA Forklifts

Unlike a conventional warehouse, the aisles in a VNA warehouse are around 1.7m wide gaining an extra 25% of storage. VNA racking can also be substantially higher, enabling around 50% more storage compared to a conventional racking system.

VNA forklift trucks are ideal for this environment. As well as fitting easily into narrow aisles, they also take up less space in staging areas, wrapping areas and other warehouse bottlenecks.

At PHL we are experts in used VNA machinery, providing a full service from survey, preparation and installation, all over the world. Buying used VNA machinery can reduce your initial costs by over 50% from new machinery, and with a much shorter lead time.

If you're looking to make the most out of your floor space and make your warehouse as cost-effective as possible, VNA forklifts allow you to maximise your storage, safety and efficiency.