In the field of logistics, electric forklifts and diesel forklifts are often used. They are similar in shape, but the price is very different. Why are electric forklifts more expensive than diesel forklifts? According to electric forklift manufacturers, this mainly depends on the engine.
What is the engine? It can transform other forms of energy into mechanical energy, and it is the heart of an electric forklift. Although the frames of electric forklifts and diesel forklifts are basically similar, their power is different.
The power source of diesel forklift is diesel engine and gearbox, while the basic power mechanism of battery forklift is motor, gearbox, battery and controller. The internal combustion engine developed early, the technology is relatively low, and the price is low. Most controllers for battery forklifts are imported. The battery price is also relatively expensive. The circuit board price is also higher than that of diesel forklifts. Overall, the cost of accessories is much higher than diesel forklifts. This determines that electric forklifts are more expensive than diesel forklifts.
The sales volume of diesel forklifts is much higher than that of electric forklifts. The output is large and the purchase cost of individual parts is low. Although the sales volume of electric forklifts has been increasing, diesel forklifts can be produced in large quantities and the price is naturally very low. It is difficult for battery forklifts to achieve mass production. , So electric forklifts are more expensive than diesel forklifts.
Although current sales of electric forklifts are not as good as diesel forklifts, and the price is more expensive than diesel forklifts, it is simple to operate, has low maintenance costs, and has a long life, more efficient and environmentally friendly, and will gradually replace diesel forklifts in the future.
