Advantages and disadvantages of battery forklift

Advantages and disadvantages of battery forklift

Merit:

● Breakdown is low

The number of parts is small and the risk of failure is low because it is powered by a motor.

● Running cost is overwhelmingly low

Electricity cost is less than 1/6 of gasoline cost.
Depending on the site, it may lead to a monthly cost savings of 372 to 465 usd dollar compared to gasoline.

● Since

The motor is powered compared to the quiet engine type, noise is significantly reduced.
For the first time, a person using a battery-powered lift sometimes asked with a
laughter, saying, "Since it 's so quiet, the engine doesn't start even if you turn the key!"
It is also useful for sites such as residential areas where noise is a concern.
On the other hand, some sites require a forward chime because it is quiet and dangerous because the surroundings are not noticed.

● No Exhaust Gas

 There is no exhaust gas, so it can be said to be good for your health. It is especially useful at indoor sites.

Summary:

The running cost is low, there is no noise or exhaust gas, and it is friendly to the work environment.

Demerit

● Short continuous operation time

Battery type is approximately full operation and has only about 4 to 5 hours.
Then should charge it? I think, but I cannot work because it takes about 8 hours to fully charge.
For this reason, there are many cases where a spare battery (about 9304.00 usd Dollar) is prepared and a replacement work is carried out, which is troublesome and dangerous.

● Rainwater Enemies

What you should be aware of is failure of the electrical system due to rainwater.
If the electronic board breaks down, repair costs of 200,000 to 300,000 may occur.

There is no problem for a while, but avoid leaving it outdoors in the rain.

● Replenishment of battery fluid and risk of failure

It is necessary to replenish the battery fluid periodically.
It is a very troublesome work, but if neglected, it is an important maintenance that will lead to battery failure.
It is also troublesome to take care not to let the refilled water overflow.
Summary:

It needs to be used more delicately than an engine car, and replenishment of water and installation of equipment are troublesome and costly.

Especially for a site that operates for a long time, it is necessary to consider a spare battery.