Debunking Electric Forklift Myths

Are you considering adding electric forklifts to your fleet? An electric forklift is a great choice, because new innovations have made them reliable and cost-effective. They also improve both your sustainability and workplace health and safety, so why would you hesitate? It could be because you’re working with an understanding based on outdated data. Let’s look at some common myths about electric forklifts.

Are you considering adding electric forklifts to your fleet? An electric forklift is a great choice, because new innovations have made them reliable and cost-effective. They also improve both your sustainability and workplace health and safety, so why would you hesitate? It could be because you’re working with an understanding based on outdated data. Let’s look at some common myths about electric forklifts.

• Myth: Electric forklifts are too expensive to purchase and maintain. The upfront cost of forklifts and batteries can seem high.
  • Truth: Electric forklifts don’t have as many moving parts to regularly replaced, and they save money on operating costs in the long run  . Due to there being far less required maintenance than a traditional gas or diesel lift truck. Additionally, your fuel costs go down to $0.
• Myth: They’re too slow to be useful. Older, DC models could be slow, and there’s still a perception that electric forklifts don’t provide enough power or slow down as the battery discharges.
  • Truth: Electric forklifts can often travel faster than other models because new technology allows them to instantly use 100 percent of their available torque. Unlike older DC models, they don’t have a progressive loss of power.
• Myth: An electric forklift battery is inefficient and weak. Some people are under the impression that forklift batteries don’t have much power.
  • Truth: There are many different models of electric forklifts, so you can find one that maximizes the exact power you need. An electric forklift motor can meet or even exceed the performance of other forklifts . If you are looking for efficiency, Jungheinrich is the only manufacturer that promises 2-shifts on 1-charge! 16 hour run times are virtually unheard of, but Ring Power Lift Trucks has you covered.
• Myth: Charging forklift batteries is complicated and a hassle. It could be that you’re concerned about switching out batteries during a shift or you think fast charging will damage the batteries.
  • Truth: Fast charging can be done on breaks, you don’t need to replace the batteries, and it doesn’t cause any undue wear and tear.
• Myth: Electric forklifts have limited capabilities. Maybe you think they have limited lift capacity, can’t be used outdoors, or can’t work multi-shift operations.
  • Truth: The AC motors in electric forklifts are sealed, so that they can be used wherever they’re needed. They’re a clean, powerful alternative to diesel or IC-powered forklifts, and typically have lift capacities higher than 10,000 pounds. Fast charge technology means you don’t need to change batteries, and the forklift can be charged during scheduled breaks, so it’s capable of meeting the demands of the job, even on multi-shift operations.

Ready to find an electric forklift for sale? Come and talk to us at Ring Power Lift Trucks. For 60 years, our locally-owned and operated business has provided superior products and the newest technology in forklift vehicles, meeting or exceeding our customers’ expectations. With 14 convenient locations throughout Florida, Ring Power Corporation has become one of the largest Caterpillar® dealers in the Southeastern United States because of our dedication to customer service. Whether you need to buy a new or used forklift, or you’d prefer a short-term or long-term forklift rental, we’re here for you. We also supply forklift parts and service in north and central Florida for every make and model of forklift.  Call 877.544.5438 or visit our website for more information.

 Due to there being far less required maintenance than a traditional gas or diesel lift truck. Additionally, your fuel costs go down to $0.
 
 If you are looking for efficiency, Jungheinrich is the only manufacturer that promises 2-shifts on 1-charge! 16 hour run times are virtually unheard of, but Ring Power Lift Trucks has you covered.