Analysis of Passing Capacity of Fuel Forklift and Electric Forklift in Sand and Gravel Open Field

Working Condition Characteristics of Sand and Gravel Open Space

Sand and gravel open-air sites are typical non-paved operation scenarios. The ground is mostly soft sand and gravel or uneven hardened ground, accompanied by a large amount of dust. The operation scenarios cover long-distance material transfer, slope loading and unloading, etc., which poses multiple challenges to the forklift's ability to pass.

Analysis of the passing capacity of fuel forklifts

The fuel forklift relies on the internal combustion engine to provide power, which can output a continuous and stable large torque. When driving on soft sand and gravel, it can effectively reduce the probability of wheel skid, adapt to the operation section with a large slope, and have a strong ability to pass through complex terrain. In terms of battery life, the fuel forklift can resume battery life by quickly filling fuel, without waiting for a long time to charge, which is suitable for the needs of long-term continuous operation in the sand and gravel field, and reduces the efficiency loss caused by battery life interruption. However, the dust in the sand and gravel field can easily affect the intake system of the fuel forklift, and regular cleaning and maintenance are required to ensure the stability of the power system.

Analysis of Passing Capacity of Electric Forklift

The motor of the electric forklift can provide linear torque output, and the control accuracy is higher when driving at low speed. It is suitable for loading and unloading operations with short distances and frequent starts and stops in sand and gravel sites, and the passing performance is stable on flat sand and gravel roads. Due to the limitation of battery capacity, the electric forklift has a limited cruising range, which is more suitable for scenarios with fixed operating ranges, and the continuous climbing ability on soft ground is relatively weak. It is necessary to plan the operation route and charging cycle. In addition, the electric forklift has no exhaust emissions, which meets the needs of sand and gravel sites with high environmental protection requirements, and the power system structure is relatively simple. The impact of dust on its core components is less than that of fuel forklifts, and the daily maintenance cost is lower.

Selection reference suggestion

When selecting a forklift in a sand and gravel open-air site, if it is mainly used for long-distance transportation and complex terrain climbing, the fuel forklift's passing capacity is more suitable; if the operating range is fixed, the environmental protection requirements are high, and the short-distance loading and unloading operation is the main one, the electric forklift is a more suitable choice.