Pippi Peterson lives in off-grid in her solar-powered RV, year-round. Because of the popularity of her YouTube channel about RV living, Pippi was offered free lithium batteries – and says she almost fell for the hype.

    When your business depends on industrial lift trucks, the right battery makes a huge difference -- in lifespan, performance, durability, and return on investment. But how do you select the right battery for your application -- and what else do good batteries do for you?

    If a forklift keeps your business moving, your forklift needs a battery that will keep it moving. A forklift battery is not only the power source of a forklift but it also provides counterweight to the vehicle which aids in its lifting capacity, as the batteries themselves can weigh from 800 to 6,000 pounds. 

Whether you call it a lift truck, forklift, industrial truck, or material handling equipment, your lift truck requires careful consideration when choosing or replacing the components of it. That's because the components work as puzzle pieces to make a difference in the lift truck’s performance as a whole.