Forklift battery safety

24 Giugno 2025

How to minimise battery-related risks in materials handling operations Are lead-acid and lithium-ion forklift batteries safe? Yes, as long as you use them correctly. Our guide summarises the key safety issues and precautions. We’ll deal with Li-ion and lead-acid batteries separately, as they present...

Forklift power sources

17 Dicembre 2024

Which is best for your materials handling operation? The optimum forklift power source for your application depends on your operational needs and circumstances. Cat® lift truck dealers will guide you to the ideal type, model and configuration from our extensive range. Today’s main forklift power...

How to speed up materials handling

1 Luglio 2022

Your choice of lift truck makes a huge difference to the productivity of your materials handling operation. How do some trucks get the work done much faster than others? Well, it’s not all about power ratings and top speeds. If it was, forklift truck makers would simply fit bigger motors to their...

The advantages of Lithium-ion batteries

16 Febbraio 2022

Lead-Acid batteries have been around for about 140 years but now they have got strong competition from modern Li-ion technology. Both traditional lead-acid and lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are used to power forklift trucks in materials handling operations. Nowadays, our Cat® electric forklifts and...