Electric Lift Truck Specifications
Lift trucks are used for carrying and lifting cargo in job sites such as construction and warehousing. Lift trucks are available in different classes which use various kinds of fuel. The electric forklift is becoming very common in a wide array of industries. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries that are bigger and more powerful compared to car batteries. Within this broad category of electric forklift, there are a variety of sub-types distinguished by several common conditions.
Load Capacity
The amount oftotal weight a forklift model can support is the load capacity.
Stroke
The stroke refers to 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
Classes of lift trucks categorize machines by type in order to organize the features of the different units. Lift trucks are divided into eight classes. Classes III, II and I pertain to electric forklifts. Class I forklifts include electric motor trucks designed to be ridden by the operator while in operation. Class II electric lift trucks are recommended for stocking and pulling products inside a warehouse and are made 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 model.
Battery Specifications
Battery specifications offer information about what type of performance you could expect from them. The majority of forklifts have a plate that identifies the amount of volts available from the battery. The battery weight would usually be specified on the lift truck also, as that information is needed to know the amount of weight the forklift must support. Typically the specification also consists of the forklift 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. For example, an electric lift truck may be able to accept either 230 or 460 volts at a time.