Ask five suppliers what a reach truck costs in the UAE and you will get five ranges and a lot of “it depends”. Here is the honest version. A new electric reach truck from ARAS starts from AED 65,000, and where your machine lands above that comes down to four choices: lift height, capacity, battery and cab. This guide walks through each one so you can read any quote, ours included, and know exactly what you are paying for.
The starting point: from AED 65,000
That figure buys a machine at the accessible end of the range: moderate mast height, standard battery, stand-up configuration. It is a real working truck, not a stripped demo unit. From there, each step up in specification adds cost in a fairly predictable way.
What moves the price
Mast height
Reach trucks earn their keep in racking from 6 to 10 metres. The taller the mast, the more the machine costs, partly for the mast itself and partly because taller lifting demands a heavier chassis and better residual capacity. A truck specified for 6 metre beams costs noticeably less than one reaching 10. Buy for the racking you have, plus one honest step of growth, not for a height you might rack to someday.
Capacity
Most UAE warehouse work sits in the 1.5 to 2.0 tonne band, and that is where our ART16 and ART20 Pro models sit. Remember that capacity at full height is lower than the headline figure. Quote your heaviest pallet at your highest beam and let the supplier size the truck to that number.
Battery and charger
A standard battery with overnight charging suits single-shift operations and keeps the price down. Lithium costs more upfront but charges in bursts during breaks, which is what you want for long days or double shifts, and it needs no watering or battery room. Over several years of two-shift work the lithium premium usually pays itself back in uptime alone.
Cab or stand-up
Stand-up models cost less and suit shorter stints. A full cab with a seat costs more and is worth it where an operator spends whole shifts on the truck, which is most high-throughput sites. Comfort here is not a luxury, it is what keeps putaway accurate at hour seven.
The cheaper alternative worth knowing about
If your racking stays under roughly five metres, you may not need a reach truck at all. A ride-on reach stacker such as the Soosung SWR1300L starts from AED 54,000 and handles medium-height racking at a lower cost per machine. We compare the two properly in our reach truck vs reach stacker guide.
Renting instead of buying
If the work is seasonal or a contract might not renew, renting shifts the cost to a monthly figure and puts servicing on us. Plenty of Jebel Ali operators rent for a year, learn what the machine actually does all day, then buy the right specification instead of guessing.
Getting a real number for your site
To turn “from AED 65,000” into your exact figure, we need three things: your beam heights, your heaviest pallet weight, and your shift pattern. Send those to ARAS and you will have a firm quote the same working day, from stock we hold at Jebel Ali Free Zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a reach truck cost in the UAE?
New electric reach trucks from ARAS start from AED 65,000. The final figure depends on mast height, capacity, battery type and whether you choose a stand-up or full-cab model.
What is the cheapest way to get reach truck capability?
If your racking is under about five metres, a ride-on reach stacker from AED 54,000 does similar work at a lower price. Above that height, a true reach truck is the right machine.
Is lithium worth the extra cost on a reach truck?
For single-shift work, usually not. For long days or double shifts, yes: opportunity charging during breaks keeps one machine running where a lead-acid truck would need a spare battery or a rest.
Who supplies reach trucks in the UAE?
ARAS Developments FZE supplies and services electric reach trucks across all seven emirates from Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, with stock available for same-working-day quotes on +971 4 887 6602.
