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What forklift power source suits your operation best?
EP25-35ACN electric range

The clear trend in materials handling is toward electrification – but you may have different needs. While we develop battery-powered forklifts that maximise electric advantages, we continue to meet the demand for IC engine lift trucks. For applications better served by engine power, we offer strong LPG and diesel counterbalance forklift ranges.

Within the electric counterbalance and warehouse equipment market, there is another fundamental choice to make. Should you stay with lead-acid batteries or switch to lithium-ion (Li-ion) technology? Again, it depends on a variety of factors – so we offer both.

Our dealers will give you expert advice on power sources. After assessing your operational needs and circumstances, they’ll identify the right power source. Then they’ll guide you to the ideal lift truck type, model and configuration from our extensive range.

See our summaries of each main power source’s advantages:

Power sources

Cat lift truck driver EP40-55CNH
Li-ion batteries

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology is now available as an option in almost all Cat® electric counterbalance and warehouse truck ranges.

Cat EP60-120N(H) Electric Forklifts
Lead-acid batteries

Whether lead-acid or Li-ion batteries are the better choice for your electric lift trucks depends on your application and priorities.

4 tonnes forklift
IC engine

Diesel and LPG forklifts have a long history of service to the materials handling industry.