{"id":36581,"date":"2022-01-21T09:03:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T09:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ep-equipment.com\/?p=36581"},"modified":"2024-03-12T09:10:03","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T09:10:03","slug":"best-small-electric-forklifts-for-tight-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ep-equipment.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/21\/best-small-electric-forklifts-for-tight-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Small Electric Forklifts for Tight Spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"

EP Equipment’s solution for warehouse restrictions<\/h2>\n

As warehouse prices rise and the cost of maintaining a storage facility increases, business owners are looking more closely at optimising space and efficiency in their current locations. When adapting facilities to optimise space, decreasing aisle size<\/strong> is a popular solution. However, companies are uncovering new challenges when it comes to operation within narrow aisle warehouse spaces. There is a need to fit increasing volumes of products into the same warehouse buildings without compromising ability to use equipment.<\/p>\n

When operating in confined spaces many businesses would think that forklift truck operation is challenging or even impossible. Business owners will often consider other material handling equipment under the impression that forklift use is not possible in tight spaces. However, this is not the case.<\/p>\n

What are the smallest forklifts in the EP range?<\/h2>\n

EP Equipment has a range of warehouse equipment including small electric forklifts for sale<\/strong> from local dealers globally.<\/p>\n

The full forklift range offered by EP Equipment can be found here<\/a>, this portfolio includes a range of machines perfect for operation in confined spaces :<\/p>\n

EFS151<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

As an alternative, EP Equipment provides the EFS151<\/a><\/strong> electric counterbalance forklift. The EFS151 is specially designed to meet light to medium handling needs in limited spaces, with low ceiling height.<\/p>\n

This small electric forklift truck is equipped with a48V\/150Ah Li-ion battery <\/strong>and an integrated charger<\/strong>, which enables charging convenience and longer uptime<\/strong> to facilitate multi shifts applications. It has a small height (<2.0m)<\/strong> which makes it an ideal tool to perform the tasks in space with low ceilings<\/strong> such as malls, old factories, underground parking garage, cargo lifts and older warehouses \u2013 even with a 3F4350 mast.<\/p>\n

This 3-wheel truck also features a small turning radius of 1535mm<\/strong> and a light weight of 2200kg<\/strong>, offering great maneuverability in narrow aisles and mezzanines.<\/p>\n

\"EFS151<\/p>\n

in addition to the small size and the integrated charger, EFS151 is equipped with EP\u2019s in-house preventive service app, with direct access via bluetooth to parameter monitoring and changes, and real-time diagnostics<\/strong>, to reinforce maintenance efficiency and extend the life of the truck.<\/p>\n

What are the use cases for small electric forklifts?<\/h2>\n

At EP Equipment we aim to offer the right truck for every application. This includes small electric forklifts for operation in compact facilities.<\/p>\n

When looking at the potential reasons behind needing a small electric forklifts the following warehouse features can be considered:<\/p>\n

Narrow Aisles (NA) or Very Narrow Aisles (VNA)<\/h3>\n

If your warehouse has narrow or very narrow aisles but the capacity required by your material handling equipment is still reasonably high, then a small electric forklift may be the solution for your business.<\/p>\n

Cargo\/service lift<\/h3>\n

If your facility extends over multiple floors with the need to transport equipment and goods throughout then a forklift that is suitable for lift operation is a must.<\/p>\n

How much is an electric forklift?<\/h2>\n

When looking at how much a small electric forklift will cost there are multiple factors to consider including:<\/p>\n

Capacity<\/h3>\n

The capacity of a forklift will effect the price you pay for the machine. The EFS101 has a capacity of just under 1T<\/strong>.
\nOther machines used to operate in confined spaces such as stackers, reach trucks and small electric pallet trucks can often not match the capacity of a small forklift.<\/p>\n

Power type & long term costs<\/h3>\n

It is important to consider power type when looking at the price of a small electric forklift.<\/p>\n

Lead acid batteries, such as that of the EFS 101 may be less expensive initially. However, a lithium battery solution may contribute to a more cost-efficient warehouse operation in the long run.<\/p>\n

Lithium battery benefits include:<\/h4>\n

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