Electric Forklift Specifications
Lift trucks are used for carrying and lifting loads in job sites like construction and warehousing. Lift trucks are available in different classes that use various kinds of fuel. The electric lift truck is becoming very common in a wide array of businesses. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries which are more powerful and larger compared to car batteries. In this broad category of electric forklift, there are various sub-types distinguished by several common specifications.
Load Capacity
The amount of\total weight a forklift unit are capable of supporting is the load capacity.
Stroke
The stroke is the vertical lift travel of the forklift. It describes the total difference between the fully-loaded and fully-raised positions of the particular forklift.
Classes
Classes of lift trucks categorize machines by type in order to organize the features of the various units. Forklifts are divided into eight classes. Classes I, II, and III pertain to electric lift trucks. Class I lift trucks include electric motor trucks designed to be ridden by the operator while in operation. Class II electric lift trucks are made for efficiency in narrow aisle environments and are recommended for stocking and pulling goods inside a warehouse. Class III electric lift trucks are motor-powered hand trucks that are operated by an individual who walks behind the model.
Battery Specifications
The battery specifications help to provide the required information pertaining to its performance. On the forklift is a plate which identifies the volts put out from the battery. The battery weight will usually be specified on the forklift too, since that information is required to know the amount of weight the lift truck should support. Normally the specification also consists of the lift truck weight without the battery.
Input
Input refers to the amount of energy input that the forklift's battery is made to accept while charging. This is really an important condition. Like for example, an electric forklift might be able to accept either 460 or 230 volts at a time.