Caterpillar Electric Forklifts Long Beach

How Long Does a Forklift Battery Last?

Batteries of electric forklifts are expensive units which need proper maintenance and care to be able to guarantee a long life. These industrial grade batteries are heavy, costly and large. If the battery is more efficient, the more productive your equipment operators can be. Extending the life span of the battery is a top priority, not just because of the cost of replacement, but also because of the cost of down time connected with battery problems.



Charging Cycles

Remember that you could just recharge forklift batteries when they are at least 80 percent discharged. The rate of discharge differs depending upon different things like for instance the number of shifts being worked, how many hours the forklift is being used, and the average weight of loads. For busy operations, charging nightly may be needed. Nevertheless, remember that charging a battery too often will wear the battery a lot faster.



Life Span

Typically, a new forklift battery would last at least 1,500 charge cycles. Hence, if the forklift battery is being charged daily, the battery will last about five years. Nevertheless, 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 known as a "deep discharge", the forklift's electrical components and motor can 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 charger to properly communicate with the forklift battery can be compromised also. In a worst-case scenario, the compromised battery charger can not charge the battery fully, causing a destructive cycle of incomplete charges. A service technician might be required to return the battery charger to good working order.

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