Many companies in the purchase of on-site handling equipment, in addition to the one-time investment in the procurement process, pay more attention to the long-term operation stage of sustainable cost expenditure. As the mainstream equipment for on-site handling, the cost advantage of long-term use of lithium-ion forklifts has been verified by a large number of actual scenarios. Next, we will focus on the actual use scenarios of this 4-ton counterweight lithium-ion forklift, dismantling the various cost components in the daily use process, providing a clear reference dimension for enterprises with relevant needs.
Daily energy consumption cost accounting
The daily charging energy consumption is the highest proportion of continuous expenditure in the use of lithium-ion forklifts. Under the conventional factory handling conditions, the comprehensive energy consumption of the equipment for both full-load driving and high-frequency lifting operations is about 8 kWh per hour. According to the average standard of 1 yuan per kilowatt hour of domestic industrial electricity consumption, the energy consumption input per hour is only about 8 yuan, which is far lower than the fuel consumption cost of internal combustion equipment of the same tonnage. According to the conventional frequency of 8 hours of operation per day, the daily energy consumption cost can be basically controlled at about 60 yuan, and the energy consumption cost will be further reduced under the scenario of shorter operation hours.
Daily maintenance expenses
The power structure of lithium-ion forklifts is more concise than that of traditional internal combustion equipment. There are no wear and tear components such as oil, fuel filter elements, intake and exhaust system accessories required for internal combustion engines that need to be replaced regularly. Daily maintenance only requires attention to brake systems, hydraulic piping, tire wear and other routine inspection items. The quarterly regular maintenance investment is only 100 yuan, and the average annual maintenance cost does not exceed 1,000 yuan, which is significantly lower than the average annual maintenance investment of traditional internal combustion equipment.
Amortization of core component wear and tear costs
The lifespan of the power lithium battery pack mounted on a lithium forklift can generally reach thousands of cycles. According to the conventional usage frequency of charging and discharging once after the completion of daily operations, the battery pack can be used stably for many years, and the procurement cost of the battery can be spread evenly to every day of the whole life cycle. The single-day amortization cost is only a few dozen yuan, which is far lower than the annual depreciation cost of traditional internal combustion engines.
Based on the above cost accounting, the single-day comprehensive operating cost of this 4-ton lithium-ion forklift under normal operating conditions can be controlled within 100 yuan. Enterprises can combine their actual operating hours, local electricity prices, and cooperative maintenance policies to calculate accurate cost data in line with their own operating scenarios, providing a reliable reference for the selection and daily scheduling of handling equipment.
