Used Four Wheel Electric Forklifts Guide

Used Four Wheel Electric Forklift Guide

Used this guide to learn more about used four wheel electric forklifts and see if one is right for your operation.

Machine Maxx USA offers reliable, serviced and tested used four wheel electric forklifts for sale.

Is a Used Four Wheel Electric Forklift Right For Your Operation?

Many customers are interested in used four wheel electric forklifts and for good reason! Electric forklifts require less maintenance and so have a lower cost of lifetime ownership.

They are also quieter and cleaner than internal combustion engine forklifts, which have emissions and engine noise.

Electric forklifts are generally simple machines with one drive motor, one lift motor, and a pump. With such few parts, electric forklifts have less to go wrong with them.

Lead-acid battery technology has been around for a long time! They were invented in 1859 and were the first rechargeable batteries for commercial use.

Lead-acid batteries are still used in most forklifts sold today because of there reliability, ease of use, simple maintenance, and easy charging.

How long a lead-acid battery will last depends on a few important factors.

First is the manufacturer. Some battery manufacturers are better than others so it’s worth doing some research about the battery in the forklift you’re looking to buy.

Secondly, and more importantly is how a lead-acid battery is maintained. Keeping lead-acid batteries clean, maintaining electrolyte levels, and proper charging extend the life of the battery.

How a forklift battery is used changes how long it will last. Batteries used in a clean environment with constant temperatures that aren’t too hot or cold last longer.

Overall, lead-acid batteries should give the user 1500 to 2000 charge cycles depending on maintenance.

Replacing a lead-acid battery is a fairly easy process. The battery can be extracted and a new or used replacement battery can be installed. The old battery can be taken away by a service provider for recyling.

A lead-acid forklift battery should always be matched with the correct charger. The correct charger will have the correct voltage and current output for the battery your are charging.

All of Machine Maxx USA’s four wheel electric forklift listings will show two charger options, one single phase input and one three phase input, that match the forklift for sale.

Read our forklift battery and charging guide for more information!

Used four wheel electric forklifts need ongoing maintenance like greasing fittings, replacing worn or damaged hydraulic hoses, and regular battery maintenance that includes cleaning and adding water to the battery cells.

Larger repairs such as pump and motor work are less common and depend on your forklift manufacturer and the operating environment.

Compared to internal combustion powered forklifts, electric forklifts need much less regular maintenance.

The most common four wheel electric forklift capacities range from 3000 to 8000lbs with some manufacturers offering 10000lb and 12000lb capacity options

The most common capacity available in the used market is the 5000lb capacity four wheel electric forklift.

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Machine Maxx USA has a great selection of used forklifts for sale at fair prices

We focus on offering reliable used forklifts that can be purchased with a high level of confidence. All of our listings have pictures, a video and a full description.

All of our forklifts listed for sale are ready to ship and will be inspected prior to delivery to ensure our customers receive a good working machine!

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