First of all, start your selection process with full assessment of your actual operation scenarios. You need to sort out core parameters including the average width of operation aisles, flatness of working ground, indoor or outdoor operation ratio, ambient temperature range, and special operation requirements such as cold storage anti-corrosion or narrow passage turning demand. Clear scenario parameters can help you exclude mismatched product specifications at the very beginning, and avoid unnecessary extra cost caused by blindly selecting oversize or under-load equipment.

The second step is to confirm your actual load capacity and lifting height demand. Calculate the maximum weight of the regular cargo and pallets you need to handle every day, and measure the highest height you need to lift the cargo to complete storage or loading work. You can reserve proper load redundancy for different operation scenarios, and take the weight of optional attachments such as clamps or barrel handlers into full consideration, to make sure the forklift can operate stably under all normal working conditions.

Thirdly, match the battery capacity and charging configuration according to your daily operation rhythm. Count the total daily operation hours, and check if you have break time for opportunity charging during shift changes. Different from traditional lead-acid forklifts, lithium forklifts do not need frequent battery replacement or long time dedicated charging, you can select proper battery capacity to match your actual demand, and confirm the charging pile layout condition at your work site to fit your low-cost electricity consumption plan.

The fourth step is to verify the compliance and full lifecycle service support. Make sure the equipment you select meets local industrial safety operation standards, and confirm the service provider can supply on-site maintenance support and fast spare parts delivery service to reduce unexpected operation downtime. You can also calculate the total input in 2 to 3 operation years, including procurement cost, daily power consumption, maintenance cost and battery replacement cost, to get a more objective total cost of ownership.

As Jianshu New Energy, we focus on high-quality BYD electric forklift products, if you have any demand for professional selection consultation during the whole process, you can contact us via [email protected] for targeted professional support.