Electric Forklift Advantages & Disadvantages

Every model of forklift has its own unique advantages.?Using the right forklift for your application is important for both safety and productivity.?Electric forklifts?are a great fit for warehouses and manufacturing facilities that require primarily indoor use.?If your application requires indoor use and fumes or noise?are a factor, then an electric forklift may be your ticket.

Advantages of Electric Forklifts:

• Lift capacities of 40,000 lbs. or below
• Operating costs can be lower than internal combustion models
• Electric forklifts charge at a charging station, so there is no need for fuel storage
• Cost for electricity can be significantly lower than the cost for fuel
• Electric forklifts produce zero emissions during operation
• No noise with the exception of the back-up alarm
• No propane tank at the rear of the forklift
• Automatic braking reduces wear and reduces fatigue for the operator.?(80V Electric Pneumatic?models)
• Electric forklifts do not require engine oil or coolant fluids, so replacing and disposing of these fluids is not necessary
• Longer maintenance intervals

Disadvantages of Electric Forklifts:

The technology of electric forklifts grows every day and sales have outpaced that of traditional?internal combustion forklifts?for a few years, but electric forklifts are not suitable in all applications.?Check out some potential disadvantages of electric forklifts:

• Battery charging stations must be installed
• Voltage requirements may be an issue with older facilities
• Typically a higher upfront cost
• Heavy batteries may require special lifts for changing
• Limited to lifting 12,000 lbs. and under.

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