Electric Forklift Specs
The forklift is a popular piece of machines utilized to carry and lift goods and supplies on jobsites such as construction and warehousing. Lift trucks now come in varying classes and are powered with various sources. Today, electric forklifts have become popular for a number of businesses. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries that are more powerful and larger than batteries used for cars. Within this broad category of electric lift trucks, there are a variety of sub-types distinguished by some common conditions.
Load Capacity
The amount of\total weight a lift truck unit can support is the load capacity.
Stroke
The vertical lift travel of the forklift is the stroke. It describes the total difference between the fully-loaded and fully-raised positions of the particular forklift.
Classes
In order to organize the features of the various units, classes of forklifts have been categorized into eight classes. Classes I, II, and III pertain to electric forklifts. Class I lift trucks cover electric motor trucks designed to be ridden by the operator while in operation. Class II electric forklifts are recommended for stocking and pulling goods in a warehouse and are made for efficiency in narrow aisle environments. Class III electric lift trucks are motor-powered hand trucks which are used by an individual who walks behind the unit.
Battery Specifications
The battery specifications help to give the required information pertaining to its performance. On the lift truck is a plate which identifies the volts put out from the battery. The battery weight would normally be specified on the forklift also, as that specification is required to know the amount of weight the forklift would have to support. Normally the specification also includes the weight of the forklift truck without the battery.
Input
Input is the total energy input which the lift truck's battery is designed to accept while charging. This is an important specification. Like for example, an electric forklift may be able to accept either 460 or 230 volts at a time.