Very narrow aisle (VNA)
Cat® NVT11-20(XL)
Capacity1,100 – 2,000 kg
Max. lift height16.55 m
PowerElectric
OperatorStand-on / Seated
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Cat® Lift Trucks · 2 model families
Very narrow aisle (VNA) trucks
Trucks designed for high storage density, working in narrow aisles, with fixed or elevating operator positions. Maximum use of space in the warehouse.
- Capacity
- 1.1–2 t
- Max. lift
- 16.6 m
- Power
- Electric · Li-ion
- Operator
- Stand-on / Seated
The range
2 Cat® model families
Very narrow aisle (VNA)
Cat® NTD13-15N3
Capacity1,250 – 1,500 kg
Max. lift height10.35 m
PowerElectric · Li-ion
OperatorSeated
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What is it for?
When to choose a very narrow aisle (VNA) truck?
For the best use of warehouse space: guided by rail or wire in very narrow aisles, these trucks stack up to 16.5 m, and the man-up version also handles order picking.
- Very narrow aisles, maximum storage density
- Lift heights above 16 m
- Man-down and man-up versions
Typical jobs
Industries where it proves itself
Models in detail
Which Cat® model is best for what?
NVT11 · NVT12 · NVT13 · NVT14 · NVT15 · NVT15XL · NVT20
Cat® NVT11-20(XL)
Man-up turret trucks for stacking and order picking in very narrow aisles and high racking, each built to fit the aisle, the load and the operator.
Cat® NVT man-up turret trucks are built for stacking and order picking in very narrow aisles (VNA) and high racking. The operator rises with the cabin to the picking level, and the turret fork serves both sides of the aisle. There are five core models – NVT11, NVT12, NVT13, NVT14 and NVT15 – with capacities from 1.1 to 1.5 tonnes. Two more can be specially requested: the NVT20 for unusually heavy loads of up to 2.0 tonnes, and the NVT15XL for exceptionally high lifts of up to 19 metres according to Cat.
- Duplex masts are available for all lift heights, giving faster and more stable performance, lower energy consumption and a shorter truck than a triplex; triplex masts are also offered without full free lift.
- Mast designed using the finite element method (FEM), mast-to-chassis struts and a low centre of gravity, so the load wheels need no brakes.
- A choice of mast swivel and telescopic fork types to suit the application.
- Spacious cabin with carpeted walls, a thickly cushioned floor and a weight-adjusted seat; a folding seat for standing or seated work and a choice of console layouts.
Capacity1,100 – 2,000 kg
TypeMan-up, standing / seated
Lift heightmax. 16,550 mm (NVT15XL up to 19 m on request)
DriveElectric, 48 / 80 V
NTD13N3 · NTD15N3
Cat® NTD13-15N3
Seated man-down very narrow aisle trucks that stack in the aisle and also carry goods to and from the racking, with no need for feeder trucks.
The NTD13-15N3 is a man-down very narrow aisle (VNA) truck that combines the storage efficiency of a turret truck with the mobility of a reach truck. It not only stacks and retrieves in the aisle but also carries goods to and from the racking itself, so there is no need for feeder trucks or pick-up and deposit (P&D) stations at the aisle ends. That means fewer trucks and drivers, shorter journeys and more storage space.
- Swivel fork assembly rotating through 180 degrees: pallets are stored and retrieved on either side of the aisle without turning the truck.
- Inductive wire or rail guidance with safe lifting and lowering while travelling in the guided aisle. Aisle width is 1,640 mm with rail guidance and 1,700 mm with wire guidance.
- Travel speed of 14 km/h with rail guidance; outside the aisle the truck slows automatically when the forks are raised above 500 mm.
- Palm Steering on an adjustable floating armrest and a multifunctional joystick for precise individual and simultaneous hydraulic movements.
Capacity1,250 – 1,500 kg
TypeSeated, man-down
Lift heightmax. 10,350 mm
Aisle widthfrom 1,640 mm (rail guidance)
Comparison
Very narrow aisle (VNA) at a glance
| Model | Capacity | Max. lift | Power | Operator | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat® NVT11-20(XL) | 1,100 – 2,000 kg | 16.55 m | Electric | Stand-on / Seated | Product page |
| Cat® NTD13-15N3 | 1,250 – 1,500 kg | 10.35 m | Electric · Li-ion | Seated | Product page |
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