My last post questioned required training on these somewhat new to the U.S. forklifts (articulating) due to the fact that much of what we teach when authorizing "conventional" forklift operators would not apply to these front wheel drive articulting lift trucks. Other than the new developed training I started to look at the "Advantages" and "Disadvantages" of bringing these trucks into the workplace. The "Advantage" is obvious, you get more storage space because you reduce the ailse space between pallet racks thus more rakcs. I stopped there, I couldn't see any more advantages. As for "Disadvantages", a brief list may include: Developing and implementing "New Training" requirements, most are electric so now you will need a charging area and comply with all safety and health issues associated with battery charging, re-tooling and training for all maintenance personal if you are going to maintain and repair the unit in-house, ensure you have enough units to place and retrieve stock in the event of a break down because once you re-design your storage area (smaller aisles) conventional lifts will not be able to retrieve the stored pallets. Bottom line is I simply don't see the advantage of these units in a mid to large production facility. If I am wrong or missing something, I would love to hear from someone. Thanks for the time.