Plant procurement of 1.5-ton lithium-ion forklift, a practical guide to budget planning

When planning a material handling system for a plant, a 1.5-ton lithium-ion forklift is a common model. A reasonable budget can avoid overspending or selecting products that do not meet your needs. This guide starts from several practical dimensions.

The first is the proportion of core procurement costs, which usually account for the majority of the total budget. Core procurement mainly depends on the configuration of the vehicle itself, such as battery capacity. Batteries directly affect battery life and charging time. There are various options for the common battery capacity of 1.5-ton lithium-ion forklifts, corresponding to different daily operating hours and scenarios. Narrow-channel or high-frequency handling plants may need to be equipped with higher batteries, and the budget will naturally increase. There are also motor types. Different types of motors have differences in power output and energy consumption, adapting to different working conditions, and selecting the right motor can balance performance and cost. In addition, the integrity of the body material and basic functions will also affect the basic car price.

Secondly, there are differences in the cost of procurement channels, and the quotation space of different procurement channels is different. For example, if you purchase directly from the manufacturer, you may be able to obtain more transparent quotations and after-sales service guarantees, but there may be certain requirements for the MOQ or delivery cycle. When purchasing from authorized dealers, there is usually localized service support, and the response speed is fast. The quotation may include some basic supporting services or accessories, which is suitable for plants that need quick landing and daily maintenance support.

There is also the planning of supporting costs, which is easy to be ignored but indispensable. Supporting costs include charging facilities, such as the need to plan the power and number of charging piles according to the number of operating shifts in the factory and the number of vehicles, which requires certain hardware procurement and circuit modification costs; as well as the daily maintenance costs of vehicles, such as replacement of wearing parts, regular testing, etc., you can reserve part of the funds in advance or know the corresponding maintenance package price; in addition, the training cost of operators is also part. If there are no certified personnel in the factory, you need to arrange training or hire a licensed driver.

Before making a budget, it is recommended to clarify the specific operation requirements of the plant, such as the width of the working channel, the daily handling capacity, the stacking height, etc., so as to choose the right cost-effective products and avoid unnecessary costs.