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Electric Forklift introduce

In Europe and Japan diffusion of electric forklift is over 50% but in Thailand its not reaching 25% yet. We promoted Electric Forklift for many years. In now a days electric forklift is very cheap, and almost the same price as engine forklift. The best feature of electric forklift is no smoke and environmentally friendly. Another great feature is that energy costs are very economical. It is possible to decrease from 20% to 15% comparing to engine forklift. In company that cost of diesel and gassoline for forklift is high, it will make high efficience in decreasing oil cost.

Problem of battery in Thailand

1. In case of 24 work hour, need to have spare battery or spare forklift, because of charging time is not enough. That makes cost high.  2. The electric forklift can't climb the slope in factory. 3. Operators oppose the electric(battery)

Electric Forklift

Electric forklift have many benefits, the table below shows benefits and disadvantages comparing with other forklift system.

Comparison Table of Engine & Electric Forklift		Engine Forklift			Battery Forklift
		Diesel Engine	Gasoline Engine	LPG Engine	Counter Type	Reach Type
Operability	Speed
	Turning radius
	Body size
	Ease of maintenance
	Operating in the rain
	Fueled difficulty
Environment	Noise
	Smell
	Smoke, Gass
	CO2
Power	Lifting power
	Climing slope power
Cost	Initial cost
	Maintenance cost
	Energy cost

Note  : The cost will be approximately 20% compared to the vehicle.

Excellent

Good

Plain

Bad