
Myth or maths? – Can electric forklifts compete with diesel?
Whenever fleet modernisation comes up, one classic question is raised almost without exception: can an electric forklift match a diesel or LPG machine for hard work, durability and power…

We start from the task
The right forklift follows not from the catalogue but from the task: what load has to be moved, where, in what environment and over how many shifts. We help you answer these questions.
Industry challenges, proven solutions and recommended Cat® trucks.
Warehousing & logisticsShrinking storage space · Many SKUs · Seasonal peaks
Cold chainDown to -35 °C · Condensation and ice · Brittle components
Food & beverageHygiene · Wet floors · Cleaning agents
Ports & cargoHeavy loads · Containers · Harsh conditions
ConstructionUneven ground · Dust · Long loads
TimberHeavy loads · Long, bulky loads · Wood dust
PaperLarge rolls · Fibrous dust, humidity · 24-hour operationThe truck selector opens with the trucks that suit the job.
Electric, diesel or LPG, lead-acid or lithium-ion – and how to make the switch.
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Whenever fleet modernisation comes up, one classic question is raised almost without exception: can an electric forklift match a diesel or LPG machine for hard work, durability and power…

When choosing an electric forklift, brand and performance are not the only things worth basing your decision on.

Choosing forklifts with a lower purchase, lease or rental price might seem the obvious answer. But what about the many other expenses involved in operating them?
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