Electric forklifts used to be in the minority
of lift trucks used around Indiana. As forklift technology has advanced, and
warehouse managers have wised up to their benefits, electric forklifts are now
about dead-even in usage with internal combustion (IC) engines.
So what are the major benefits an
electric forklift can give to your business?
Electric
Forklifts Have a Lower Cost of Ownership
The initial price tag isn’t the only cost you’ll pay to own and
operate a forklift. There’s a lot of capital that goes into the daily use and
periodic maintenance of your equipment. An electric forklift’s yearly fuel
costs tend to come in at around a quarter of the cost for comparable gas,
propane, or diesel lift trucks.
Compared to IC lifts, electric forklifts also have longer
maintenance intervals. That means fewer instances of downtime while your
forklift is being serviced, and fewer invoices you have to pay to your forklift repairman. That could result in a cheaper overall cost if you’re renting an electric forklift in Indiana.
Electric Forklifts Run Cleaner
Because there’s no petroleum or other fuel being burned,
electric forklifts don’t emit any exhaust that can be harmful to your
employees. That means if you’re working in a warehouse, shipping center, or a
combined indoor-outdoor workplace, an electric forklift is an absolute
necessity.
In addition to less physical pollution, electric forklifts also
don’t contribute to noise pollution. Electric engines are much quieter than
their IC counterparts, making them even more suitable for indoor work.
Electric Forklifts Are Easier To Operate
Ask just about any forklift operator who’s used both IC and
electric lift trucks, and ask them which they’d rather work with. We’re willing
to bet that they’ll opt for an electric truck, and we can hardly blame them.
Forklift engines powered by electricity rather than liquid fuel
produce less rumbling and vibration, so the operator doesn’t get fatigued as
easily. With their smaller engines, electric forklifts can also maneuver a bit
more deftly, especially when turning tight corners.
Electric forklifts offer operators better visibility, too. Since
the operator won’t have a large propane fuel tank sitting behind them, they can
easily check blind spots and make themselves aware of their surroundings.
Since most companies will let the forklift sit and charge
overnight, the operator also won’t need to worry about switching out fuel tanks
throughout the day. That means less downtime, a steadier workflow, and a less
frustrated employee.
Lastly, no fuel tank means no need for external fuel storage. A
propane powered forklift would require you to invest in and set up a rack to
store replacement tanks and used tanks. An electric lift needs no such thing.
Electric Forklifts Are Available To Buy Or Rent
In Indiana
Electric forklifts are incredibly versatile, and so are the
options with Tynan Equipment. We have one of the largest fleets of brand-new
and used forklifts, all available to buy, rent or lease with flexible terms.
Call (317) 247-8474 today to learn
more about your options when you turn to Tynan.
