What are the factors that need to be considered when choosing a forklift?

There are many types of forklifts, and each type of forklift has its own applicable environment. Wrong selection will cause inefficiency and accidents in storage operations. So what factors should be considered in the selection of forklift models?

1. Homework function

The basic operation functions of forklifts are divided into horizontal handling, stacking/picking, loading/unloading, and picking. According to the required operation functions, it can be preliminarily determined from the existing forklift models.

2. Job requirements

The operation requirements of forklifts include general requirements such as pallet or cargo specifications, lifting height, working channel width, gradeability, etc., and also need to consider operating efficiency (different models have different efficiency), operating habits (such as accustomed to sitting or standing), etc. Requirements.

3. Operating environment

The wholesale markets of fruit and vegetable production areas are mainly fresh fruit and vegetable products. The environment for storing goods may be normal temperature or low temperature. Therefore, there are certain requirements for forklift exhaust emissions, operating temperature environment, etc., when choosing models and configurations. Considered. If it is used in a cold storage, the forklift configuration should also be cold storage type. It is necessary to carefully examine the places where the truck needs to pass during operation, and imagine possible problems, such as whether the door height affects the forklift when entering and exiting the warehouse; when entering and exiting the elevator, the elevator height and load capacity affect the forklift; when working upstairs, the floor Whether the surface load meets the corresponding requirements, etc.