Electric Lift Truck Specifications
Lift trucks are used for lifting and carrying cargo in job locations such as construction and warehousing. Forklifts come in different classes which utilize different kinds of fuel. The electric lift truck is becoming very common in a wide range of businesses. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries which are more powerful and larger than batteries used for automobiles. In this broad category of electric lift trucks, there are various sub-types distinguished by some common conditions.
Load Capacity
The amount of\total weight a lift truck unit are capable of supporting is the load capacity.
Stroke
The vertical lift travel of the forklift is the stroke. It describes the amount of difference between the fully-loaded and fully-raised positions of the specific lift truck.
Classes
In order to organize the features of the different models, classes of lift trucks have been categorized into eight classes. Classes III, II and I pertain to electric forklifts. Class I forklifts cover electric motor trucks designed to be ridden by the operator while in operation. Class II electric forklifts are recommended for stocking and pulling goods inside a warehouse and are manufactured for efficiency in narrow aisle environments. Class III electric forklifts are motor-powered hand trucks that are utilized by a person who walks behind the model.
Battery Specifications
Battery specifications offer information regarding what type of performance you could expect from them. The majority of forklifts have a plate which identifies the amount of volts available from the battery. The weight of the battery would normally be specified on the lift truck as well, since that information is needed to know the amount of weight the forklift must support. Usually the specification also includes the lift truck weight without the battery.
Input
The input is the energy the battery of the lift truck is designed 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.