First, clear use of demand and scene

Cargo type and weight

If you mainly handle light goods, such as electronic components, small packing boxes, etc., you can generally choose an electric forklift truck with a 

load capacity of 1 - 2 tonnes. For handling heavy cargo, such as large machinery and equipment, steel materials, etc., forklifts with a load capacity of 3 

tonnes and above are required.

It is also critical to consider the size and shape of the load. For example, handling long strips of steel requires forklift forks of sufficient length and 

special configurations to ensure stable handling; handling large moulds may require adjustable width forks or special lifting devices.

Workspace and aisle width

Measure the width, height and turning radius of the aisles in the warehouse or work area. If the aisles are narrow, you will need to choose a compact 

and flexible electric forklift with a small turning radius. Generally, stand-up electric forklifts have a smaller turning radius than sit-down electric forklifts 

and are better suited to working in narrow spaces.

Focus on forklift performance parameters

Lifting height and speed

Determine the lifting height of the forklift according to the height of the shelf where the goods are stored. Common electric forklift lifting height 

between 3 - 6 metres, but there are some special high lift forklifts can meet the needs of higher shelves.

Lifting speed is also an important performance indicator. If operational efficiency is required, you need to choose a forklift with a fast lifting speed. 

However, lifting too fast may affect the stability of the load and operational safety, so a balance needs to be found between speed and safety.

Battery performance and range

Understand the type of forklift battery (e.g. lead-acid, lithium), capacity and charging time. Lithium batteries have high energy density, fast charging 

speeds and long life, but are relatively expensive; lead-acid batteries are less costly, but are larger and take longer to charge.

Consider operating comfort and safety

Cab design

The cab of a ride-on electric forklift should be spacious enough, and the seat should be comfortable and adjustable, including height, front and rear 

position, and backrest angle, etc. Good visibility is the key to safe operation. Good vision is the key to safe operation, the window design of the cab 

should be reasonable and the blind zone should be small.

The height and angle of the handle of the station-driven electric forklift should be ergonomic, easy to operate, and will not fatigue the hands after 

long time holding.

Manoeuvring System

Check that the forklift truck's joysticks, pedals and buttons are easy to operate and responsive. For example, the lift lever should be lightweight and 

precise, able to accurately control the speed and height of the load.

Some high-end electric forklift trucks are equipped with advanced electronic control systems, such as intelligent steering and automatic deceleration, 

which can improve the safety and comfort of operation.

Safety devices

Necessary safety devices include seat belts (sit-down forklift), warning lights, horns, mirrors and so on. In addition, there should be devices such as 

overload protection and limit switches to prevent forklift trucks from being damaged or having accidents under abnormal operation.

Find out whether the forklift truck complies with relevant safety standards and regulations, such as ISO standards.