Electric Lift Truck Specs
The lift truck is a popular piece of machinery used to lift and carry goods and supplies on jobsites such as construction and warehousing. Forklifts now come in varying classes and are powered with different sources. Today, electric forklifts have become popular for a number of businesses. They are powered by rechargeable lead-acid batteries that are bigger and more powerful compared to batteries used for automobiles. In this broad category of electric forklift, there are different sub-types distinguished by some common conditions.
Load Capacity
Load capacity is the amount of weight that a particular model of forklift could support.
Stroke
The vertical lift travel of the lift truck 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 units, classes of lift trucks have been categorized into eight classes. Classes III, II and I pertain to electric lift trucks. Class I forklifts 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 in a warehouse. Class III electric forklifts are motor-powered hand trucks which are utilized by an individual who walks at the rear of the model.
Battery Specifications
The battery specifications help to provide the required information pertaining to its performance. On the lift truck is a plate that identifies the volts put out from the battery. The battery weight would often be specified on the forklift as well, because that information is required to know the amount of weight the lift truck should support. Typically the information also consists of the weight of the lift truck without the battery.
Input
Input refers to the amount of energy input which the lift truck's battery is made to accept while charging. This is an essential condition. For example, an electric forklift may be able to accept either 230 or 460 volts at a time.