Comparison of long-term use costs of 2-ton forklifts: operating expenses accounting ideas

The core accounting dimension of full-cycle operating costs

Fixed cost accounting

Fixed costs mainly include vehicle purchase costs, depreciation losses, insurance expenses, etc. When calculating, the estimated service life of the vehicle should be clarified first. Usually, the service life of a 2-ton electric forklift is about 8 to 10 years. The annual depreciation cost is converted according to the average age method, and then it is evenly distributed to the monthly operating expenses. The insurance cost should refer to the risk level of the operation scene. The insurance premium of ordinary warehouse operations is low, and the insurance premium of outdoor heavy-duty operations will rise to a certain extent. It should be calculated according to the actual insurance cost.

Variable costing

Variable costs include energy consumption costs, maintenance costs, and replacement costs for wearing parts. In terms of energy consumption, electric forklifts should calculate the power consumption per unit of operation time, and calculate the monthly energy consumption cost in combination with the local industrial electricity price; internal combustion forklifts should measure the fuel consumption per unit of operation time, and reserve a certain floating space in combination with oil price fluctuations. Maintenance costs should refer to the regular maintenance cycle and single maintenance price. Replacement costs for wearing parts such as tires and fork covers should be calculated according to the actual loss frequency.

Cost comparison of 2-ton forklifts with different power types

The cost difference for short-term use

If the expected use time is less than 3 years, the initial purchase cost of internal combustion forklifts is lower, the short-term depreciation expenditure is less, and the overall expenditure will be slightly lower than that of electric forklifts. However, pay attention to the fluctuation of fuel costs. If the operation intensity is high and the average daily operation time is more than 6 hours, the increase in fuel expenditure may wipe out the cost advantage of the initial purchase.

The cost difference for long-term use

If the use time exceeds 5 years, the energy cost advantage of electric forklifts will gradually emerge. Usually, the energy consumption cost per unit operation of electric forklifts is only one-third to one-half of that of internal combustion forklifts, and the structure of electric forklifts is simpler. The cost of conventional maintenance is about 30% lower than that of internal combustion forklifts, and the long-term comprehensive operating cost will be lower than that of internal combustion forklifts with the same load.

When calculating, it is also necessary to combine its own operating scenarios, such as cold chain, closed warehouses, and other scenarios where only electric forklifts can be used. Additionally, it is necessary to calculate the relevant expenses incurred by scene adaptation to ensure that the accounting results are in line with actual operating needs and provide accurate reference for procurement and operation decisions.