Outdoor applications require increased durability to handle materials in a variety of conditions. Rough yards, uneven pavement, unmade surfaces, and exposure to moisture can cause devastating issues if your forklift fleet is not designed to weather the challenges.
Until recently, businesses have been reluctant to use electric forklifts outside. They were afraid of water degrees got in the workings, the forklift’s electronics be adversely affected. Concerns that electric forklifts may not handle arduous working yards like the traditional diesel & LPG alternatives became a major barrier for businesses to switch to electric power. Only recently have things began to change.
Since diesel engines are considered robust, powerful & durable, diesel forklifts are thought to lend themselves to more heavy duty tasks. But as the electrification process firmly plants it’s feet into the material handling market, the uptake of electric forklift trucks has been relentless & the demand for outdoor electric forklift trucks has began to surge. Now, electric forklift trucks can generate torque in a way that produces the necessary force to perform on steep gradients and with the help of lithium technology, they can attain the same towing duties.
Outdoor specific electric forklifts can now be equipped with a ip54 water protection coating, or equivalent, which protects them against dust, debris & liquid. Just see how an electric car has taken the mantel of ‘super car’ and how brands such as Tesla have given the Xfactor to Lithium automobiles.
Powerful li-on technology has undoubtedly caused a storm in the global material handling market. Lithium batteries offer opportunities for electric forklift trucks like never before. Lithium-ion batteries contain as much as a three times more energy than standard batteries, providing consistent maximum power output, that doesn’t slow down your machine as they discharge. They are much more compact and energy dense than lead acid, the cells are sealed shut and require no water maintenance.
The benefits of lithium technology are endless. Integrated with waterless & maintenance free lithium batteries is the best choice for businesses who want to reduce both labour and breakdown costs. Opportunity chargers and superfast charging capabilities means long downtime is a thing of the past. As the electrification of forklift trucks becomes more and more advanced, Lithium-ion performance begins to exceed that of the traditional diesel counterbalance.
While power is no longer a concern, the traditional electric counterbalance is often suited to indoor usage situations so for that, we found for a simple solution. Our EFL range of lithium electric forklift trucks are specifically designed for tough working environments. With unparalleled impressive performance, large pneumatic tyres, high ground clearance and strong chassis with water protected coating, our EFL range of Lithium electric forklifts are intended to take on the outdoors. This isn’t just electric power this is Lithium power in a diesel chassis.
