Second-hand electric forklifts and internal combustion forklifts are two types of forklifts commonly used in modern material handling. They have certain differences in working principles, product features and applicable scenarios.
Electric forklift
Structure and working principle
Cost-effective used electric forklifts use batteries as a power source. Common battery types include lead-acid batteries and lithium batteries. The battery drives the wheels of the forklift through the electric motor, providing power for vertical lifting and horizontal travel.
Main features
Environmental protection: Electric forklifts have no exhaust emissions and are suitable for use in environments with high air quality requirements.
Low noise: Low operating noise.
Low maintenance cost: The power system of electric forklifts is simple, the battery needs to be checked and replaced regularly, and the overall maintenance workload is small.
Indoor use: Suitable for use in indoor and closed environments, battery drive will not cause pollution to the indoor environment.
Applicable places: Commonly used in warehouses, distribution centers, cargo storage areas and other environments.
Application areas: Warehouse management, supermarket shelf handling, logistics distribution center, food industry, electronic manufacturing, etc.
Internal combustion forklift
Structure and working principle
Powerful internal used combustion forklifts use internal combustion engines, usually diesel, gasoline or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as their power source. The internal combustion engine drives the wheels of the forklift to complete load handling and lifting operations.
Main features
Powerful power: Internal combustion forklifts have strong power and are suitable for handling heavy loads.
Long battery life: Internal combustion forklifts can be refueled quickly at gas stations. Compared with electric forklifts, internal combustion forklifts perform better in continuous operation and are suitable for long-term operations.
Applicable to harsh environments: Internal combustion forklifts can adapt to more complex environments and terrains, are suitable for outdoor work, and can cope with complex terrains such as mud, grass, and ramps.
Application areas: construction sites, ports and docks, heavy industry, mining operations, outdoor cargo handling, etc.
Contrast
| Features | Electric forklift | Internal combustion forklift |
| Power source | Battery | Internal combustion engine |
| Environmental protection | Zero emission | Exhaust gas |
| Noise level | Low | High |
| Applicable places | Indoor | Outdoor |
| Load capacity | Weak | Strong |
| Endurance | Limited by battery capacity | Can operate continuously |
| Maintenance cost | Low | High |
You can decide whether to buy a used electric forklift or an internal combustion forklift based on factors such as the working environment, load requirements and operation time.