Electric forklifts are a great option for warehouses that require long-lasting, efficient and environmentally friendly material handling. The advantages of electric forklifts include lower fuel costs, lower maintenance costs, reduced energy consumption and less air pollution.

Changing Industrial Battery Safely
Batteries in electric forklifts can weigh hundreds of pounds and are larger than a car or truck battery, so it’s important to have trained personnel change them. Improperly positioned or charged batteries can damage the truck or cause an accident.


Safety Alerts
To protect pedestrians, it’s important to keep pedestrians out of areas where the forklift is charging or being changed. Some companies have installed HIT-NOT systems to detect when pedestrians are around powered industrial vehicles and to alert them to potential hazards.
Reduced Noise
Compared to internal combustion (IC) forklifts, electric forklifts produce minimal noise and can be operated without the need of an auxiliary sound system. They also generate less vibration, reducing operator fatigue.

Low Center of Gravity
When operating in narrow aisles, electric forklifts are easier to maneuver than gas forklifts. This is because they use the battery as a counterweight, which creates a smaller footprint, allowing them to operate in tight spaces.
Low Maintenance Costs
In addition to being environmentally friendly, electric forklifts are also more affordable than IC forklifts. A 2,000-hour-per-year operation can save about $26,000 in fuel costs over the course of five years when it switches to an electric lift.As a result, many warehouses are shifting to electric forklifts.