The 4-ton electric forklift, with its moderate load capacity, high flexibility, and wide environmental adaptability, is widely used in medium and heavy-duty material handling scenarios across multiple industries. The following is a detailed analysis of its typical usage locations and scenarios:
I. Core Application Scenarios
Warehousing and Logistics Industry
· Large Warehouses and Distribution Centers: The 4-ton electric forklift can efficiently handle palletized goods, heavy equipment, or containers. It is especially suitable for intensive stacking operations of standard pallets (1 - 1.2 tons per pallet). Its four-wheel design provides higher stability, making it ideal for long-time operation in flat indoor environments.
· Cold Chain Logistics: Equipped with low-temperature batteries and anti-slip tires, the 4-ton electric forklift can operate stably in cold storages at -25°C. It can handle frozen or refrigerated goods up to 4 tons per trip, significantly improving the turnover efficiency of the cold chain by 37%.
Port and Airport Freight
· Container Bulk Cargo Loading and Unloading: By adapting to accessories such as side-shifters and rotating forks, it can quickly load and unload heavy goods such as steel and paper rolls inside containers. The daily handling capacity can exceed 200 tons. With an IP66 protection level, it can be used for a long time in humid and salt spray environments.
· Baggage and Cargo Transfer: In the airport freight area, the 4-ton electric forklift can handle oversized baggage or equipment. Its low-noise feature (less than 75 dB) meets the environmental requirements of airports.
Manufacturing and Heavy Industry
· Automobile and Machinery Manufacturing: It can handle heavy parts such as engines and metal sheets, with a positioning accuracy of ±3 mm, reducing damage to precision equipment. The anti-static design avoids interference with the production environment of electronic components.
· Steel and Chemical Industries: Equipped with corrosion-resistant accessories (such as coil clamps and bucket clamps), it can handle steel coils, chemical raw material drums, etc. The maximum load capacity can reach 4.5 tons (10% short-time overload), meeting the needs of high-intensity operations.
Construction Sites
· Building Material Transportation: It can handle bricks, cement pallets (with a single pallet weight of 1.5 - 2 tons), improving the transfer efficiency of prefabricated building components. The rubber track version can operate stably on muddy ground, avoiding damage to construction site pavements.
· Auxiliary Installation of Heavy Equipment: By replacing with a hook accessory, it can temporarily lift small steel structures or pipelines to assist in positioning construction equipment.
II. Function Expansion and Accessory Adaptation
The 4-ton electric forklift can achieve multi-functional operations by replacing accessories, significantly expanding its application scope:
· General Accessories: Soft bag clamps, rotating forks, buckets, etc., are suitable for irregular goods (such as cotton bales and sand and gravel).
· Special Accessories:
o Push-Puller: It is used to handle un-palletized goods (such as stacks of cartons), saving warehouse space.
o Paper Roll Clamp: Specially designed for the papermaking and packaging industries, it can handle a single paper roll with a diameter of 1.5 meters.
o Explosion-proof Configuration: Accessories and circuit designs certified by ATEX are suitable for flammable and explosive environments such as chemical plants and oil depots.
III. Environmental Adaptability Technology
Complex Terrain Response
With a four-wheel drive + differential lock design, it can climb slopes of up to 5% and adapt to slightly uneven surfaces such as construction sites and docks.
Rubber track or wide-tire versions have a ground pressure of less than 35 kPa, protecting the structure of farmland or soft ground.
Extreme Climate Adaptation
The low-temperature version is equipped with a battery constant-temperature compartment and anti-freeze hydraulic oil, maintaining a battery life of over 85% at -25°C.
The high-temperature cooling system ensures continuous operation at 50°C, preventing motor overheating and shutdown.
IV. Economic Comparison and Model Selection Suggestions
Indicator | 4-ton Electric Forklift | 4-ton Diesel Forklift |
Energy Consumption Cost (5 years) | Approximately CNY 80,000 | Approximately CNY 250,000 |
Maintenance Cost (5 years) | CNY 50,000 | CNY 120,000 |
Residual Value Rate (5 years) | 30% - 35% | 10% - 15% |
Advantage Summary: The comprehensive cost in 5 years is reduced by more than 45%, making it suitable for enterprises that focus on long-term returns.
Model Selection Suggestions:
· Flat Indoor Scenarios: Give priority to four-wheel electric forklifts, which have high stability and low maintenance costs.
· Mixed Road Conditions Scenarios: Consider the four-wheel drive + wide-tire version, which takes into account both power and passability.
Conclusion
The 4-ton electric forklift, with its load capacity, multi-functional accessories, and all-weather adaptability, has become an ideal choice for medium and heavy-duty material handling scenarios. Whether in warehousing and logistics, port loading and unloading, or construction and manufacturing industries, its advantages of high efficiency, environmental friendliness, and low cost can significantly enhance enterprise competitiveness.
