Kalmar Electric Forklifts.

Which technology
is right for you?
Lead Acid
Comparing the two battery technologies:
Here is a chart that demonstrates the difference between the two battery

vs Li-ion.
types. The Lead-Acid battery is generally removed after a shift and then
fully charged prior to being re-fitted onto the forklift, it can be charged directly
in a safe location. The Li-ion battery can be continuously re-charged during
operational downtime or statutory breaks.
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Kalmar offers two types of battery

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Lead-Acid charging chart Li-ion charging chart
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technology to power its forklifts,

Lead Acid and Li-ion. You will need
to decide which is the right solution,
Operating time
here is some helpful information that Break
may help you make that decision.

Lead-Acid Li-ion

Lead-Acid batteries: Li-ion batteries:

• Last for 1,200 to 1,400 cycles • Last for 2,400-4,000 cycles
What is the difference?
• Battery efficiency 70% • Battery efficiency 95%
• Generally removed to be fully charged • Is charged in-situ
• Requires a ventilated charging space • Does not require a ventilated space
• Requires some regular maintenance • Requires minimal maintenance
How to decide which forklift • Additional batteries required for • Can be opportunity charged for
multi-shift operation. multi-shift operation.
is right for the task.
Here are a few questions you can ask
yourself to help find the right solution:

Operational questions:
What is the operational cycle? 8 hrs 2-3hr 2-3hr 2-3hr 2-3hr 2-3hr

Are you operating more than one shift?

1% per minute,
Charging time 8 hrs fully charged in 100 minutes

Infrastructure questions:
Charging infrastructure in-place? Required Required

ECG50-90: 3-phase, 400 V; 25-63* A fuse

Potential power in the grid? ECG50-90: 3-phase, 400 V; 2x32 A fuse
ECG90-180: 3-phase 400 V; 2x63 A fuse

Space for a charging room? Required Not required

Ability to switch batteries? Yes Not required

Additional questions:
Why an electric forklift?
Does the company want to build an eco-efficient profile?
If yes, suggest an electrically powered forklift. • Zero emissions while in operation
• Lower maintenance costs
Do they need to meet tough emissions standards? of up to 50%
If yes, suggest an electrically powered forklift. • Less noise and vibrations
• Easier and more comfortable
Is there the possibility for internal to operate
or external funding?
• Better handling and fast
Many companies and government
acceleration
authorities now have specially funding available for
• Suitable for using with
eco-efficient technology. See if there is any available to help fund your customers purchase.
sensitive goods
• Suitable for working indoors
Kalmar Electric Forklifts, helping to build a safe eco-efficient future for our customers. • Two year payback period*.
* Based on: ECG160-12 forklift with 2 sets
of batteries and 2500 operating hours.
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