Narrow Aisle Fork Truck Solutions That Increase Warehouse Capacity by 200%
Every metre of warehouse space costs money, and most facilities waste more of it than they realise on oversized aisles. MiMA’s VNA, multi-directional and articulated forklift range is engineered to solve that problem, backed by Allied Forklifts’ local sales, service and parts support in Western Australia.
A Narrow Aisle Fork Truck Range Backed by 30 Years on WA Warehouse Floors
Long materials like pipe, timber and steel are notoriously difficult to store efficiently. Standard forklifts need wide aisles to turn and manoeuvre, which eats into valuable floor space and limits how high a warehouse can stack.
MiMA’s VNA forklift range changes that equation. These multi-directional and articulated machines can move sideways, diagonally and rotate on the spot, so long loads can be lifted, stored and retrieved without the wide turning circles a standard forklift needs.
Allied Forklifts has supplied and serviced material handling equipment across Perth since 1996. As the local distributor for the MiMA range, every narrow aisle fork truck sold comes with WA based stock knowledge, parts and a service team that knows the sites these machines work on.
- Established Perth operator, family owned since 1996
- Local stock, parts and in-house technicians
- Direct access to the full MiMA narrow aisle range
- Guidance on aisle width, racking and lift height for your site
- Delivery across the Perth metro area
The Case for a VNA Forklift Comes Down to Simple Math
Narrower aisles mean more racking. More racking means more storage. With MiMA’s range, that math works dramatically in your favour.
Minimum Aisle Width
A fraction of what conventional counterbalance forklifts require, freeing up floor space that would otherwise sit empty.
Storage Rack Heights
Precise vertical movement and stable high level lifting let warehouses safely double their rack heights.
Cut in Aisle Widths
Reducing aisle widths changes how much product a warehouse can hold within the same footprint.
Warehouse Capacity
Combine narrower aisles with taller racking and MiMA customers can increase capacity within their existing building.
Reach Up to 17.5 Metres
Vertical storage is where the real capacity gains happen, and MiMA’s range is built to reach further than most. Depending on the model, MiMA forklifts lift to heights of up to 17.5 metres, with other configurations suited to operations up to 8.5 metres.
Whether the job calls for a compact solution in a mid size facility or a high reach truck for a major distribution centre, there is a MiMA model matched to it.
- Compact configurations from 8.5m lift height
- High reach configurations up to 17.5m
- Stable, precise vertical movement at height
- Matched to your racking layout, not a generic spec
Three Ways to Solve a Narrow Aisle Problem
Allied Forklifts stocks and distributes three core categories from the MiMA range, each suited to different warehouse layouts and handling needs.
Very Narrow Aisle Trucks
Purpose built for aisles as narrow as 1.5 metres and lift heights up to 17.5 metres, including man up turret, three way and sideloader configurations for high density racking and long material storage.
- Aisles as narrow as 1.5m
- Ideal for pallet racking and long stock
- Optional guide rail or magnetic navigation
Omnidirectional Trucks
Move sideways, diagonally and rotate on the spot without repositioning, giving operators full control in tight, high density environments where every movement counts.
- Straight, sideways and diagonal travel
- In situ rotation without repositioning
- Suited to long, bulky or irregular loads
Articulated Trucks
Combines the manoeuvrability of a reach truck with the reach of a counterbalance model, well suited to mixed use warehouses handling a variety of load types.
- Reach truck manoeuvrability
- Counterbalance style reach
- Flexible across mixed pallet and long stock loads
Engineered for Accuracy at Height
MiMA forklifts come equipped with technology designed to improve accuracy, safety and operator confidence at height.
180° Fork Rotation
Certain models let operators reposition loads without repositioning the entire truck, speeding up handling in tight aisles.
Wireless HD Cameras
High level picking and placing becomes far safer with a clear view of the load and racking, even at significant heights.
Multiple Braking Systems
Safety at height depends on reliable stopping power, giving operators confidence and control in demanding environments.
Guide Rail & Magnetic Navigation
Optional systems keep trucks precisely aligned within the aisle, reducing the risk of rack damage and improving speed.
Built to Match Your Site, Not a Generic Spec
Multiple Driving Modes
Switch between handling styles suited to different tasks without switching equipment.
Indoor & Outdoor Tyre Options
A range of tyre options for smooth warehouse floors and outdoor yards or loading areas.
Electric Power, Ergonomic Design
Every model is electric powered, with operator stations designed to reduce fatigue on long shifts.
Configured for Your Sector
No two warehouses operate the same way. MiMA forklifts are available in tailored configurations for a range of industries, whether the priority is speed, precision, cleanroom compatibility or heavy load handling.
How MiMA’s Narrow Aisle Fork Trucks Compare
| Feature | Traditional Forklift | MiMA Narrow Aisle Fork Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum aisle width | 3.5m or wider | As narrow as 1.5m |
| Maximum lift height | Up to 6m | Up to 17.5m |
| Warehouse capacity increase | Baseline | Up to 200% |
| Directional movement | Forward and reverse only | Multi-directional |
| Power source | Often fuel powered | Electric |
| Ideal use case | General handling | High density and long material storage |
If Any of This Sounds Familiar, Talk to Us
If you are currently limited by wide aisles, low rack heights or long materials that do not fit standard storage systems, a VNA forklift is worth a serious look. Warehouses handling pipe, timber, extrusions or other long stock in particular stand to gain the most, since these materials are notoriously difficult to store efficiently with conventional equipment.
- Site specific aisle width and racking advice
- Recommendation across VNA, multi-directional or articulated
- Local stock, parts and service in WA
Narrow Aisle Fork Truck FAQs
A very narrow aisle forklift is a forklift designed to operate in aisles significantly narrower than standard warehouse aisles, often as narrow as 1.5 metres, allowing warehouses to fit more racking into the same floor space.
Depending on the layout and model used, a VNA forklift can help increase overall warehouse capacity by up to 200% through a combination of narrower aisles and taller racking.
A narrow aisle fork truck is built to manoeuvre within tighter spaces, often using multi-directional movement, while a standard forklift requires wider aisles to turn and reposition.
MiMA forklifts reach lift heights of up to 17.5 metres depending on the model, with other configurations suited to operations requiring up to 8.5 metres.
An articulated forklift combines the manoeuvrability of a reach truck with the reach of a counterbalance forklift, making it suited to mixed use warehouses handling a variety of load types in narrower aisles.
Yes. MiMA forklifts can be fitted with optional guide rail or magnetic navigation systems to keep the truck precisely aligned within very narrow aisles.
Yes. Allied Forklifts distributes the full MiMA narrow aisle range in Western Australia, backed by local sales, service and parts support out of Malaga and Henderson.
Get a Quote for Your Narrow Aisle Fork Truck
MiMA’s narrow aisle fork truck range is distributed by Allied Forklifts, giving you local support alongside a forklift range built to transform your warehouse capacity.