Reach truck
Cat® NR12-14N3(L)(C)
Capacity1,200 – 1,400 kg
Max. lift height8.95 m
PowerElectric · Li-ion
OperatorSeated
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Cat® Lift Trucks · 3 model families
Reach trucks
Reach trucks for high-bay storage with lift heights of up to 13 metres, also in compact and four-way versions. Precise mast control, excellent visibility.
- Capacity
- 1.2–2.5 t
- Max. lift
- 13 m
- Power
- Electric · Li-ion
- Operator
- Seated
The range
3 Cat® model families
What is it for?
When to choose a reach truck?
For high-bay racking: the reach mast needs a narrower aisle than a counterbalance truck, so more pallet locations fit into the same floor area. The four-way model also handles long loads.
- Pallet storage up to 6–13 m
- Narrow aisles, high storage density
- Cab, camera and height preselection options
Typical jobs
Industries where it proves itself
Models in detail
Which Cat® model is best for what?
NR12N3L · NR14N3L · NR14N3C
Cat® NR12-14N3(L)(C)
Reach trucks just 1.12 metres wide for light and medium duties in the narrowest warehouse aisles, with capacities of 1.2 to 1.4 tonnes.
The NR12-14N3(L)(C) is the most compact family in the Cat® reach truck range. All three models share the same narrow chassis, just 1,120 mm wide, so they stay nimble in tight aisles and crowded warehouse areas. The L models are designed for light and medium duties, typically single-shift work: the NR12N3L lifts 1,200 kg to 6,750 mm and the NR14N3L lifts 1,400 kg to 7,250 mm. The compact NR14N3C, also rated at 1,400 kg, reaches up to 8,950 mm with its DTFV mast and can be equipped for drive-in racking.
- Low-effort control: Palm Steering on an adjustable floating armrest and a multifunctional joystick that puts every hydraulic function at the driver’s fingertips; fingertip controls are available as an option.
- Automatic speed control: travel speed is reduced according to steering angle and fork height; automatic hydraulic motion control is standard on the NR14N3C and optional on the L models.
- Tilting mast and MTC: mast tilt reduces the working aisle width required, and the Mast Tilt Control damping system cuts mast oscillation by up to 80%.
- Clear view of the load: the mast, fork carriage, overhead guard and chassis are designed for all-round visibility, helped by dark, non-reflective paint.
Capacity1,200 – 1,400 kg
Lift heightup to 8,950 mm
OperationSeated, 1,120 mm wide
Power48 V electric · Li-ion option
NR16N3 · NR16N3H · NR16N3HS · NR20N3 · NR20N3H · NR20N3HX · NR25N3H
Cat® NR16-25N3(H)(X)
Reach trucks for standard and heavy duty with 1.6 to 2.5 tonne capacities, a driver’s compartment designed for full shifts and an X model for extra-high lifting.
The NR16-25N3(H)(X) family is the core of the Cat® reach truck range for loads of 1.6 to 2.5 tonnes, built for warehouses where drivers spend the whole shift on the truck. Alongside the standard-duty NR16N3 and NR20N3, the high-performance H models are intended for heavier loads and higher lifting. The NR16N3HS has support legs with a 1,070 mm inner width, which makes 1000 x 1200 mm pallets or Euro pallets with a sideways overhang easier to handle. The NR20N3HX has a wider 1,397 mm chassis for extra stability and uses fork tilt instead of mast tilt; according to the mast table in the specification sheet it can be ordered for lift heights above 12 metres.
- A driving position that fits: electrically adjustable floor height, adjustable armrests and a weight-adjusted seat that tilts back by 18 degrees to ease neck and back strain at high rack levels; the tapered backrest makes it easier to turn towards the direction of travel.
- Precise control: Palm Steering on a floating armrest and a multifunctional joystick; travel direction is selected with the accelerator pedal, leaving the right hand free for the hydraulics.
- Automatic motion control: travel speed adapts to steering angle and fork height, while lift, lower, reach, tilt and side shift speeds adapt to lift height.
- MTC damping: Mast Tilt Control reduces mast oscillation by up to 80%; it is standard on tilting masts above 7.25 m and optional on lower ones.
Capacity1,600 – 2,500 kg
Lift heightup to 13,000 mm (NR20N3HX)
OperationSeated, 7 models
Power48 V electric · Li-ion option
NRM20N3 · NRM25N3
Cat® NRM20-25N3
Four-way reach trucks for handling long loads and standard pallets in narrow aisles, with capacities of 2.0 to 2.5 tonnes and lift heights of up to 9.7 metres.
The NRM20-25N3 four-way reach trucks are built for warehouses that store long, bulky items as well as standard pallets in narrow aisles. 360-degree synchronised steering lets the truck travel forwards, backwards and sideways with rapid changes of direction, and the wide hydraulic fork spreader adapts the forks to both normal and long loads. The NRM20N3 lifts 2,000 kg to 8,500 mm and the NRM25N3 lifts 2,500 kg to 9,700 mm; the chassis is 1,744 mm wide. Both models share the ergonomics and controlled performance of the N3 reach truck family, with four-way flexibility added.
- Four-way movement: 360-degree synchronised steering as standard, with quick direction changes forwards, backwards and sideways.
- Hydraulic fork spreading: an integral fork positioner covering 560–1,550 mm is standard; with the manual fork positioner the forks spread to 2,220 mm.
- Load-adjusted speed: maximum travel speed is controlled according to load weight, and drive and hydraulic speeds according to steering angle and lift height.
- Stable lifting: tilting mast, MTC damping as standard on masts above 7.25 m, plus lift height and load weight indicators.
Capacity2,000 – 2,500 kg
Lift heightup to 9,700 mm
OperationFour-way, seated
Power48 V electric · Li-ion option
Comparison
Reach truck at a glance
| Model | Capacity | Max. lift | Power | Operator | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat® NR12-14N3(L)(C) | 1,200 – 1,400 kg | 8.95 m | Electric · Li-ion | Seated | Product page |
| Cat® NR16-25N3(H)(X) | 1,600 – 2,500 kg | 13 m | Electric · Li-ion | Seated | Product page |
| Cat® NRM20-25N3 | 2,000 – 2,500 kg | 9.7 m | Electric · Li-ion | Seated | Product page |
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