New and Used Electric Forklifts in Atlanta

Are you in the Atlanta, Marietta, Scottdale or surrounding areas and looking for a new or used electric forklift? When choosing which forklifts for sale are right for you, there are many features to consider. One major choice is between internal combustion powered or electric forklifts.

Electric forklifts are powered by heavy lead-acid batteries similar to the ones found in your car but much larger. These batteries typically store 5-6 hours of useable time. Another aspect of electric forklifts to consider is the fact that they produce absolutely no emissions. Not only is this characteristic beneficial for the environment, but it also means that electric forklifts can be used indoors, as opposed to propane powered forklifts, which require ventilation, and diesel forklifts, which cannot be used inside at all.

Plus, electric forklifts are significantly quieter than their gas and propane counterparts. Although new electric forklifts can cost 20% to 40% more than other model forklifts, their initial cost is far outweighed by the fact that electric forklifts have significantly lower operation cost than internal combustion forklifts. Plus, thanks to the rising prices of gas and diesel in Atlanta and surrounding areas, internal combustion forklifts have ever-increasing cost of operation.

If you' re looking for a clean and quiet forklift in Atlanta, Marietta, Scottdale or the surrounding areas, especially for indoor use, then you should definitely consider the many new and used electric forklifts for sale on ForkliftSite.com.