Electric Lift Truck Specifications
The forklift is a popular piece of machines used to carry and lift goods and materials on jobsites like construction and warehousing. Lift trucks now are available in varying classes and are powered with different sources. These days, electric forklifts have become popular for several businesses. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries which are more powerful and larger compared to automobile batteries. Within this broad category of electric lift trucks, there are different sub-types distinguished by several common specifications.
Load Capacity
The amount of\total weight a forklift model are capable of supporting is the load capacity.
Stroke
The stroke refers to the vertical lift travel of the lift truck. It describes the amount of difference between the fully-loaded and fully-raised positions of the specific forklift.
Classes
In order to organize the features of the different models, classes of forklifts have been categorized into eight classes. Classes I, II, and III pertain to electric forklifts. Class I forklifts include electric motor trucks designed to be ridden by the operator while in operation. Class II electric forklifts are manufactured for efficiency in narrow aisle environments and are recommended for pulling and stocking goods inside a warehouse. Class III electric forklifts are motor-powered hand trucks that are operated by an individual who walks behind the model.
Battery Specifications
The battery specifications help to give the required information pertaining to its performance. On the forklift is a plate which identifies the volts put out from the battery. The weight of the battery would usually be specified on the forklift also, because that specification is required to know the amount of weight the lift truck must support. Usually the specification also includes the forklift weight without the battery.
Input
Input is the amount of energy input which the forklift's battery is made to accept while charging. This is an important condition. For example, an electric forklift may be able to accept either 460 or 230 volts at a time.