Caterpillar Electric Forklifts San Diego

How Long Does a Forklift Battery Last?

To make sure that expensive units of electric forklift batteries will have long life, you must perform correct maintenance and care. These industrial grade batteries are costly, big and heavy. If the battery is more efficient, the more productive your equipment operators could be. Extending the life span of the battery is a main concern, not only because of the cost of replacement, but also because of the cost of down time connected with battery issues.



Charging Cycles

Forklift batteries should be recharged only when they are at least 80% discharged. The rate of discharge varies depending upon different things like the number of shifts being worked, the number of hours the forklift is being used, and the average weight of loads. For busy operations, nightly charging might be required. However, bear in mind that charging a battery too frequently would wear the battery a lot faster.



Life Span

Usually, a new forklift battery will last at least 1,500 charge cycles. Thus, if the forklift battery is being charged on a daily basis, the battery will last roughly five years. Nonetheless, this is an average estimate. The life span of the battery could be extended a lot beyond the average 1,500 charge cycles with proper maintenance.



Deep Discharge

Make sure that the forklift battery is never discharged totally. Not only can damage to the battery result from what is referred to as a "deep discharge", the electrical parts and motor of the forklift can sustain damage also. This is because the battery that is damaged could alter the amount of power being supplied to the forklift. The ability of the charger to communicate properly with the battery can also be compromised. In a worst-case scenario, the compromised battery charger would be unable to charge the battery fully, causing a destructive cycle of incomplete charges. A service technician may be needed to return the battery charger to good working condition.

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