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  • 2023-05-20

Which is more cost-effective, manual forklift or electric forklift

Everyone knows that forklifts can be divided into two types: manual forklifts and electric forklifts. Many people find themselves in a dilemma when choosing between them. Which is more cost-effective, manual forklifts or electric forklifts? Below is an analysis for everyone.

In fact, there is no cost performance competition between the two types of forklifts. The main thing is the work content. If we say that manual forklifts are cost-effective, but manual forklifts are too laborious in the actual handling work, you will not feel that manual forklifts have any cost performance. The main thing is the work content.

If the handling work involves long-distance cargo transfer between large trucks, and this kind of transfer work is frequent, then the electric forklift must be more time-saving and labor-saving. If it is a small workshop or a small area within a large truck room for cargo transfer work, then manual forklifts are more convenient and flexible.

In comparison, the price of electric forklifts is much higher than that of manual forklifts, and most workshops have a variety of goods transfer work, so electric forklifts and manual forklifts are generally more commonly used in combination, although there is no mention of cost-effectiveness.