Caterpillar Electric Forklifts Arlington

How Long Does a Forklift Battery Really Last?

Batteries of electric forklifts are valuable units that require correct care and maintenance to be able to guarantee a long life. These industrial grade batteries are very big, heavy and expensive. The more efficient the battery, the more effective your equipment operators could be. Extending the battery life span is a main concern, not just because of the replacement cost, but also because of the cost of down time connected with battery issues.



Charging Cycles

Bear in mind that you can just recharge batteries of forklifts when they are at least 80 percent discharged. The discharge rate differs depending upon various things like the average weight of loads, the number of shifts being worked and the number of hours the forklift is being utilized. For busy operations, nightly charging may be needed. However, remember that charging a battery too frequently will wear the battery a lot faster.



Life Span

New forklift batteries are normally built to last 1,500 charge cycles at minimum. Hence, if the forklift battery is being charged every day, the battery would last around five years. However, this is an average estimation. The battery life span can be extended significantly beyond the average 1,500 charge cycles with correct maintenance.



Deep Discharge

A battery of the forklift should never be allowed to become fully discharged. Not only could damage to the battery result from what is referred to as a "deep discharge", the electrical parts and motor of the forklift could also sustain damage. This is because the battery which is damaged can alter the amount of power being supplied to the forklift. The ability of the battery charger to communicate properly with the forklift battery can also be compromised. In a worst-case scenario, the compromised battery charger can not charge the forklift battery completely, leading to a destructive cycle of incomplete charges. A service technician might be required to return the battery charger to good working condition.

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