Today’s electric forklifts are strong enough to replace diesel in most applications. Before switching, work through these six questions.
- Shifts and breaks: decide lead-acid vs lithium-ion, number of batteries and charger power.
- Electrical infrastructure: power supply, charging location, ventilation (for lead-acid).
- Floors and outdoor use: ramps, rough surfaces, rain – choose tyres and protection class.
- Real load and lift height: re-measure your heaviest pallet and highest beam.
- Total cost of ownership (TCO): compare energy, maintenance and downtime over 5 years.
- Operator training: driving, charging and daily checks differ from diesel.
We offer a free site survey and a TCO comparison for each option.