Engineering What types of motors are used in forklifts?

[lee123456789]

Homework Statement

what type of motor is used in forlift and why
what are the requirements

i can find much on forklifts

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

i guessed ac induction squrriel or wound
using high torque and good speed regulation

 

[berkeman]

i guessed ac induction squrriel or wound
using high torque and good speed regulation

What would be better ways to approach this question, instead of guessing?

Maybe use Google to find the names of some of the manufacturers, and look on their websites to see what kind of engines are used, and what the characteristics of those powerplants are? And maybe use Google Images to start to see some clues about how forklifts are powered...?

https://www.forkliftamerica.com/med.../used-toyota-8fgcsu20-forklift-st.louis-4.jpg

 

[makaka]

These engines are all electric and they goy big batteries.
The more battery and Kw spend, The more load can lift.

There are other vehicles similar to this one, Electric Cars, Electric Motor Bikes, even stair lift.

 

[Mark44]

These engines are all electric and they goy big batteries.

The forklift in the picture in post #2 is ***not*** electric. For a clue, look behind the driver's seat.