What is a very narrow aisle truck?
A VNA truck is designed to work in narrower aisles than a counterbalance forklift or reach truck typically needs. The models on this page are specified for aisles of 1,600 to 1,700 mm with 1200 × 800 pallets, so the space saved can go to extra rows of racking.
A tri-lateral stacker, often called a turret truck in the UK, is a type of VNA truck that can handle loads on three sides: left, right and ahead. The OPX15 and OPK-160 are listed as very narrow aisle tri-lateral stackers. The VDE-160 is listed as a very narrow aisle standing stacker.
Which sites and jobs suit VNA forklifts?
VNA trucks suit warehouses where floor space is the constraint and the building has height to use: tall racking, a high number of pallet locations and steady put-away and retrieval work.
They are a specialist choice. The truck, the racking and the aisle layout need planning together, and floor condition and aisle guidance should be settled before you order. For loading bays and general yard work, look at our forklifts. For racking with wider aisles, our reach trucks may be a better fit.
Choosing a VNA truck: 1.6–1.7 m aisles, lifts up to 13 m
Start with your aisle width and top beam height, then check capacity against your heaviest pallet. The spread across our range:
- Aisle width (1200 × 800 pallets): 1,600 mm on the VDE-160; 1,700 mm on the OPX15 and OPK-160.
- Lift height: the OPX15 is offered from 5.5 m to 13 m. The OPK-160 lifts to 9.5 m and the VDE-160 to 9.25 m.
- Rated capacity: 1,600 kg on the OPK-160 and VDE-160; 1,500 kg on the OPX15.
- Free lift (how high the forks rise before the overall mast height increases): 3,760 mm on the OPK-160; 3,250 mm on the VDE-160.
- Turning radius: 1,950 mm (VDE-160), 2,100 mm (OPX15), 2,220 mm (OPK-160).
- Battery: 48 V / 900 Ah (OPX15), 80 V / 620 Ah (OPK-160), 48 V / 450 Ah (VDE-160).
Why buy your VNA truck through Pristine
Pristine Material Handling is an authorised Noblelift dealer based in Newbridge, Scotland. Our range runs to 83 new Noblelift models across forklifts, reach trucks, pallet trucks and electric stackers, from 0.6 t to 18 t.
Tell us your racking heights, aisle widths and pallet sizes. We specify and survey your requirement, remotely or with a site visit, then send a written quotation with the full specification. We deliver UK-wide, and handover includes operator familiarisation. Request a quote to get started.
