Electric Forklift Specifications
The lift truck is a popular piece of machinery utilized to carry and lift goods and supplies on jobsites like construction and warehousing. Forklifts now are available in varying classes and are powered with different sources. These days, electric forklifts have become common for a number of businesses. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries which are more powerful and larger than automobile batteries. In this broad category of electric lift trucks, there are various sub-types distinguished by several common specifications.
Load Capacity
The amount of otal weight a lift truck unit can support is the load capacity.
Stroke
The stroke refers to the vertical lift travel of the forklift. It describes the amount of difference between the fully-raised and fully-loaded positions of the specific lift truck.
Classes
Classes of lift trucks categorize equipment by type in order to organize the features of the different models. Lift trucks are divided into eight classes. Classes I, II, and III pertain to electric forklifts. Class I lift trucks include electric motor trucks engineered to be ridden by the operator while in operation. Class II electric forklifts are recommended for pulling and stocking products in a warehouse and are manufactured for efficiency in narrow aisle environments. Class III electric lift trucks are motor-powered hand trucks which are used by a person who walks at the rear of the unit.
Battery Specifications
The battery specifications help to offer the needed information pertaining to its performance. On the forklift is a plate that identifies the volts put out from the battery. The battery weight would often be specified on the forklift as well, since that information is needed to know the amount of weight the lift truck should support. Typically the specification also includes the weight of the forklift truck without the battery.
Input
The input is the energy the battery of the lift truck is designed to accept while charging. This is actually an important specification. For example, an electric lift truck may be able to accept either 460 or 230 volts at a time.