Electric Forklift Specifications
Forklifts are used for carrying and lifting loads in job locations like construction and warehousing. Lift trucks come in different classes that use various kinds of fuel. The electric forklift is becoming really common in a huge range of industries. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries which are bigger and more powerful than batteries used for automobiles. Within this broad category of electric lift trucks, there are various sub-types distinguished by some common conditions.
Load Capacity
Load capacity is the total weight which a particular model of forklift can support.
Stroke
The stroke is the vertical lift travel of the forklift. It describes the total difference between the fully-raised and fully-loaded positions of the particular lift truck.
Classes
In order to organize the features of the different models, classes of lift trucks have been categorized into eight classes. Classes I, II, and III pertain to electric forklifts. Class I forklifts cover electric motor trucks engineered to be ridden by the operator while in operation. Class II electric lift trucks are recommended for pulling and stocking products in a warehouse and are manufactured for efficiency in narrow aisle environments. Class III electric forklifts are motor-powered hand trucks that are used by an individual who walks behind the unit.
Battery Specifications
Battery specifications give information about what type of performance you can expect from them. Most lift trucks have a plate that identifies the amount of volts available from the battery. The weight of the battery would normally be specified on the lift truck as well, because that specification is needed to know the amount of weight the forklift must support. Typically the specification also includes the forklift weight without the battery.
Input
Input refers to the total energy input that the forklift's battery is made to accept while charging. This is an important specification. Like for instance, an electric forklift may be able to accept either 230 or 460 volts at a time.