Common Misunderstandings About Electric Forklifts

Although electric forklifts are used in various industries, there are still many misunderstandings about their use. Electric forklifts are widely used and powered by batteries, which are divided into lithium batteries or lead-acid batteries. Buyers can choose according to their needs.

If you are also considering investing in electric forklifts, but there are still misunderstandings about it in your mind, reading this article will help you get rid of your doubts.

Electric forklifts Misunderstandings

Electric forklifts cannot provide the same performance as internal combustion forklifts

In fact, electric forklifts are comparable to internal combustion forklifts in many aspects. However, most people still have misunderstandings about electric forklifts, thinking that they cannot provide the same high performance as internal combustion forklifts. However, the opposite is true.

The load capacity of 80V lithium electric forklifts is 3000~3500kg, and the 13.6KW professional drive motor and durable strength can allow smooth operation in the paper industry, automation industry, chemical industry and manufacturing industry, while having the advantages of no pollution, easy operation, energy saving and high efficiency.

The equipment operation and maintenance cost of electric forklift is too expensive

When investing in a large equipment, most people will consider the capital and maintenance costs. People always think that electric forklifts need to be maintained later on the battery and worry about the high operation and maintenance costs, which are troublesome to handle.

However, in fact, the battery of electric forklift is maintenance-free, with a working time of up to 5/6 hours, a long service life and a speed of 18% when fully loaded.

In addition, although the initial purchase cost of electric forklifts may be higher than that of internal combustion forklifts, electric forklifts usually have fewer moving parts, reducing maintenance work and lowering maintenance costs.

The maintenance cycle of electric forklifts is two to three times longer than that of internal combustion forklifts. Usually, the maintenance cycle of internal combustion forklifts is up to 500 working hours, while many electric forklifts can reach a maintenance cycle of more than 1,000 hours.

80v Electric forklifts trucks

3 Ton electric forklifts

3.5 Ton electric forklifts

Electric forklifts cannot work outdoors

Working outdoors is a necessary consideration when buying an electric forklift, such as in the stone industry, construction industry, and chemical industry, where forklifts are needed to carry heavy objects outdoors. NRT's 80V battery electric forklift is easy to use and has a stable core. 

The standard lifting height can reach 3m, and it can output stably outdoors using highly stable AC voltage. But please note that after working outdoors, the forklift needs to be stored indoors to avoid damage.

The lifting weight of electric forklifts is not as good as that of internal combustion forklifts

This view is obviously wrong. NRT's electric forklifts have a maximum load capacity of 3500kg, which is not only noiseless but also comparable to IC. In fact, the trend of electric forklifts gradually replacing internal combustion forklifts will continue, especially in ports, warehousing, tobacco, food, textile and other industries.

You can contact our professionals, we can help you learn more information and guide you to take the first step in modifying your fleet.

Conclusion

Electric forklifts and internal combustion forklifts have their own advantages and are suitable for different working environments and needs. Electric forklifts have obvious advantages in environmental protection, energy saving, operating costs and maintenance costs, while internal combustion forklifts perform better in heavy loads and outdoor operations. The type of forklift to be selected should be determined based on the specific working environment, cost budget and sustainability goals. By eliminating misunderstandings and making comparisons based on facts, companies can make more informed decisions and choose the type of forklift that best suits their business needs.