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Forum: Lifting machines
Discussion:  Comparison Study of gas forklift and electrical forklift
Number of messages: 19
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Cavalinhos
Setúbal, Portugal

 		My company goes to adquire 30 forklits and i need to choose between gas forklift or electrical forklift.
Were can i get a comparison study that can help my choice.
Thanks.

Posted 6 Mar 2009 00:04 AM Reply  Report this message
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AndyPandy
Staffordshire, WM, United Kingdom

 		Hello Cavalinhos
You need to find a reliable experienced adviser to help with this decision.  It is not a straight forward choice but an informed opinion based on the working conditions and use.  The right choice could be either, or more likely a mixture depending on you individual requirements.  

Posted 7 Mar 2009 10:43 PM Reply  Report this message
Cavalinhos
Setúbal, Portugal

 		But we need to choose only one type because of the initial costs of the stations.
I need to find some studies or some document that includes the advantages and disadvantages of electric and gas forklifts.
I have until the end of the week to decide.

Posted 7 Mar 2009 11:40 PM Reply  Report this message
edward_t
North Carolina, United States

 		at this point, there is very little chance that IC trucks will be the correct choice, newer (A/C controllers) electrics will have the lowest long term cost of ownership.
The only way an I/C truck can long term be more cost effective is in larger size units and/or rough terrain or on non-improved surfaces.
you might try "lift-truck-cost-tool dot com" a site Jungheinrich has set up to help make this argument.

Posted 8 Mar 2009 00:08 AM Reply  Report this message
mrfixit
New York, United States 		You should describe what the new forklifts will be used for.

Posted 8 Mar 2009 00:40 AM Reply  Report this message
Cavalinhos
Setúbal, Portugal

 		There will be different types of uses.
The majority of the forklifts are for shipping purposes (load and unload trucks, handling finish goods) and the others are to retrieve or put pallets and reels in production lines.
My company is a pulp and paper compeny. We work with pallets and reels.
And works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Thanks

Posted 8 Mar 2009 04:15 AM Reply  Report this message
Raymond
Kentucky, United States 		How many run time hours per shift is what you have to figure out. A good sales professional can help you with this. Sounds to me like you need to slow down and do it right. A bad mistake could cost you your job.

Just my 2 cents

Posted 8 Mar 2009 04:24 PM Reply  Report this message
Cavalinhos
Setúbal, Portugal

 		We have 5 run times per shift. So in 2 shifts each forklift as run time of 10 hours and in 3 shift as 15 hours.
Thanks

Posted 8 Mar 2009 11:18 PM Reply  Report this message
steve_h
West Midlands, United Kingdom

 		unlikely battery operated trucks will cope with two shifts let alone three unless you have spare batteries for each m/c. then you have the hastle of swapping and ensuring charging between shifts.
Gas is however more expensive running cost wise for fuel.
Big decision, best of luck choosing right option. probably a mixture would be best.

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Posted 9 Mar 2009 08:22 PM Reply  Report this message
Cavalinhos
Setúbal, Portugal

 		I want that all machines have got 2 batteries if we choose electric forklifts.
But our dillema is about costs because almost all the studies pointed to electrical.
Posted 10 Mar 2009 09:44 AM Reply  Report this message
Duguhanjian
Shanghai, China

 		Hello Cavalinhos, please see our website www dot hytsu dot com

If you are interested in our forklifts, please feel free to tell me!

Posted 12 Mar 2009 02:50 PM Reply  Report this message
Normandy
Co. Cork, Ireland 		You have not stated what size trucks you are thinking of and if the application is inside or outside.

How expensive is gas in Portugal,

We use Hyundai electrics on 2 shifts of hard use and can manage because they have large batteries.

You really need to discuss this with some sales people who if they are any good and understand the local situation should be able to give a sensible opinion.

Posted 17 Mar 2009 02:42 AM Reply  Report this message
Cavalinhos
Setúbal, Portugal

 		The trucks have 2.0, 3.0 and 5.0 ton capacity.

Posted 17 Mar 2009 08:17 PM Reply  Report this message
johnr_j
Georgia, United States 		Cavalinhos,

Provide you e-mail address in a disguise form like:

xxxxx at yyyy dot com

I have an excel spread sheet that you might be able to use with some work on your part - ie local cost for equipment, energy cost fro Gas (LPG), electricity (kwH), labor and parts costs.  Everything is based on USD adn localized engery cost in Atlanta area - some data is over 2 years old adn we all know what has happened to fuel costs.   The template is self calculating - this might be helpful.  You'll probably need to work close with your local forklift distributor to get some data aw well - PM service cost frequency, etc..

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Have An Exceptional Day!

Posted 17 Mar 2009 11:20 PM Reply  Report this message
Normandy
Co. Cork, Ireland
Johnr

Can you send me a copy please

ndameryattridentdotie

thanks

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Posted 18 Mar 2009 07:39 PM Reply  Report this message
Cavalinhos
Setúbal, Portugal

 		cavalinhos76 at yahoo dot com
Thanks

Posted 18 Mar 2009 08:03 PM Reply  Report this message
johnr_j
Georgia, United States 		Normandy,

I just sent the info you request jsut a few minutes ago but to me your address seems different to this Yank.

I sent to  ndamery at trident dot ie
but for saftey sake I also sent to ndamery at trident dot com.  Hope you receive it not let me know what I did wrong or if you celebrated St Paddy's Day too hard?

Regards,

Johnr

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Have An Exceptional Day!

Posted 18 Mar 2009 10:14 PM Reply  Report this message
johnr_j
Georgia, United States 		Normandy - jsut checked email adn it looks like the dot ie went trough OK - the dot com did not.

So as the young folks say her "My Bad"

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Posted 18 Mar 2009 10:20 PM Reply  Report this message
jon_b
Cheshire, United Kingdom 		If you check out the Jungheinrich US website they have a great tool available for download for free. You would need to convert it into Kgs though.
Posted 1 Apr 2009 10:37 PM Reply  Report this message


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