Electric Forklift

An electric forklift uses battery power for material movement and hydraulic lifting. For a warehouse or production facility, the selection needs to connect pallet loads and rack access with the available operating space and charging arrangement.

The EPDAS electric forklift table covers CPD10, CPD20, CPD35, CPD40, CPD45 and CPD50. Rated capacities run from 1,000 to 5,000 kg, with a listed 500 mm load centre and 3,000 mm maximum lift height across these configurations.

These are seated, mast-type forklifts within the handling-equipment category. They are not telescopic-boom machines, and their capacity, access and energy requirements should be evaluated on their own terms.

Six Rated-Capacity Choices

CPD10 and CPD20 list 1,000 and 2,000 kg rated capacities. CPD35, CPD40, CPD45 and CPD50 list 3,500, 4,000, 4,500 and 5,000 kg. Start with the load and its geometry, then check the selected configuration rather than choosing by pallet weight alone.

Capacity and Manoeuvring Space

Body widths, wheelbases and turning radii differ across the range. A larger truck may provide a higher nominal capacity while needing more operating space. Compare these dimensions with rack approaches, crossings and the room available to position a load.

The original technical matrix retains battery, motor, tyre, mast and dimensional entries. Blank or slash entries remain as supplied and should not be treated as confirmed zero values. Ambiguous mast-extension labels require clarification for the selected truck.

Table entries retain the supplied model data. Rated load, lift height and other maxima are separate values; confirm permitted capacity for the actual load, attachment and operating configuration using the applicable documentation.

Lead-Acid Battery Package

Every listed configuration specifies lead-acid battery power. The voltage/capacity entries range from 60 V/120 Ah on CPD10 to 80 V/500 Ah on CPD50. The battery, charger and electrical supply need to be matched as a complete package.

Travel and Lifting Motors

The table separately identifies drive motor power over a 60-minute rating and lift motor power over a 15-minute rating. These different labels must remain attached to their values; they are not interchangeable continuous-output promises.

Mast and Fork Carriage

The mast and fork carriage determine lifting access. Fork dimensions, lateral adjustment and mast heights should be reviewed against the pallet and storage arrangement. Any extra attachment needs its own compatibility and capacity review.

Stored electrical energy powers the truck’s travel drive and the lifting system. The mast guides the carriage as the forks raise or lower the supported load. Handling demand therefore combines travel, lifting and waiting time rather than a single constant power draw.

The energy used during a shift depends on the work pattern and conditions. A route with repeated lifting and frequent starts differs from one with longer periods of waiting. Battery capacity alone cannot establish operating hours.

This description explains the general system. Charging settings, operating sequences and maintenance procedures must follow the instructions for the supplied truck, battery and charger.

All six models list a 500 mm load-centre distance. Longer or unevenly distributed loads, and changes in attachments, can alter the handling configuration. Use the truck’s applicable capacity information for the actual task.

The listed 3,000 mm lift height does not establish every rack application or capacity at every mast position. Confirm the mast, attachment, load geometry and operating conditions before using a capacity figure for selection.

Map the operating periods, breaks and available charging location before selecting the energy package. Do not turn a V/Ah entry into a guaranteed shift duration, and do not assume that a larger nominal battery means a specific charging time.

Battery weight is also part of the truck configuration. Confirm the approved battery specification and charger rather than substituting another pack based only on its voltage or dimensions. The source does not establish a lithium-battery option for this range.

Warehousing and Dispatch

Pallet movement between receiving, storage and dispatch can suit evaluation of a mast forklift. Review pallet condition, load distribution, rack access and traffic flow as one handling system.

Production Support

Supplying components to production areas may involve short, repeated journeys and shared space. Check clearances and the work schedule, together with the charging arrangement and pedestrian routes. Special environments require an explicitly suitable equipment configuration.

The table gives separate right-angle stacking aisle entries for 1,000 × 1,000 mm and 1,200 × 1,200 mm pallets, with the stated 200 mm clearance assumption. A turning-radius figure on its own is not the required stacking aisle width.

Check door openings against the relevant mast and overhead-guard heights. Mast-retracted height differs from the height needed while lifting. Review dock plates, floors and access structures for the actual loaded truck rather than assuming a warehouse floor suits every model.

Provide a suitable charging area for the supplied lead-acid system, including ventilation and the precautions required by its documentation and the workplace assessment. Charging infrastructure is part of making the truck usable, not simply an accessory to consider later.

Most shown models list solid tyres, while CPD35 lists pneumatic tyres. Match the actual tyre specification to the surface and intended use. Neither electric power nor tyre type alone establishes weatherproofing, cold-store suitability or approval for hazardous areas.

Inspection and maintenance need to cover the truck as well as its battery and charger. Follow the supplied schedules for the mast, forks, brakes, tyres, hydraulics and electrical equipment; this page does not prescribe maintenance intervals.

Discuss manuals, training, battery documentation, replacement parts and support scope with EPDAS. Charger inclusion, warranty conditions and commercial arrangements must be stated in the order.

Consider the truck, battery and compatible charger together with any electrical work and charging space. The right comparison accounts for the work pattern and infrastructure instead of relying only on the vehicle purchase price.

Review energy use, battery care, planned downtime and replacement requirements over the intended ownership period. No fixed runtime, energy saving or cost advantage can be calculated from the table alone.