Canadian Food Wholesale Warehouse Project: Electric Forklifts & Reach Trucks
Canada Food Wholesale Warehouse Project: Lithium Electric Forklifts and Reach Trucks
Lithium-Powered Material Handling Equipment for a Canadian Food Wholesale Warehouse
EPEXLIFT recently supplied a complete range of lithium battery-powered material handling equipment to a food wholesale company in Canada.
The project was designed for daily warehouse operations, including truck loading and unloading, pallet transportation, stacking, and narrow-aisle warehouse storage.
The customer required reliable electric equipment that could handle different warehouse applications while reducing emissions and simplifying battery management. Based on the warehouse requirements, we supplied:
- 4 × Electric Counterbalance Forklifts
- 4 × Scissor-Type Reach Trucks
- 2 × 2-Ton Electric Pallet Jacks
- 5 × Lead-Acid Replacement Batteries for existing Raymond forklifts
The combination provides the customer with a flexible material handling solution for receiving, storage, order preparation, and shipping operations.
4 Electric Counterbalance Forklifts for Loading and Unloading
Four battery-operated forklifts were supplied for general warehouse and loading operations.
These electric counterbalance forklifts are designed for handling pallets between the warehouse and delivery trucks, making them suitable for a food distribution environment where frequent loading and unloading is required.
Depending on the application, electric forklift capacities can be configured around 3000 lbs and 4000 lbs, providing practical capacity options for different pallet loads.
The lithium battery system provides convenient electric operation without the need for fuel handling or engine exhaust inside the warehouse.
Key applications
- Truck loading and unloading
- Pallet transportation
- Warehouse receiving
- Pallet stacking
- Food distribution warehouse operations
- Indoor material handling
4 Narrow Aisle Reach Truck Forklifts
The project also included four electric reach trucks for high-level pallet storage.
The customer needed to maximize warehouse storage capacity while maintaining efficient movement through relatively narrow aisles. Therefore, a narrow aisle reach truck configuration was selected.
With a lifting height of approximately 23 feet (6.5 meters), these trucks are suitable for multi-level pallet storage and high-bay warehouse applications.
The reach truck configuration can also be used for applications commonly described as:
- Reach truck forklift
- Double deep reach forklift
- Pantograph reach truck
- Narrow aisle reach truck
- Electric warehouse forklift
The pantograph reach mechanism allows the forks to extend forward into the rack, making this type of equipment suitable for deep-lane and high-density storage applications.
For warehouses looking to replace or upgrade traditional Raymond equipment, an electric reach truck can provide an alternative solution while maintaining the required lifting height and warehouse performance.
2-Ton Electric Pallet Jack for Daily Pallet Movement
A 2-ton electric pallet jack was supplied for horizontal pallet transportation.
For a food wholesale warehouse, pallet movement is a frequent daily task. An electric pallet jack can reduce operator effort compared with manual pallet handling and is suitable for moving pallets between receiving areas, storage locations, picking areas, and loading docks.
The electric pallet jack is designed for applications where compact dimensions and easy operation are important.
Typical applications include:
- Moving pallets from trucks
- Warehouse receiving
- Order preparation
- Short-distance pallet transportation
- Loading and unloading support
- Food and beverage distribution
5 Lead-Acid Batteries for Raymond Forklift Replacement
In addition to the new lithium-powered equipment, the customer also required replacement batteries for five existing Raymond forklifts.
EPEXLIFT supplied 5 sets of lead-acid batteries as replacement power sources for the customer’s existing fleet.
This approach allows the customer to upgrade or maintain part of the existing warehouse fleet without replacing every forklift at the same time.
For companies operating mixed fleets, EPEXLIFT can provide both new electric material handling equipment and replacement forklift batteries, helping customers manage different equipment requirements through one supplier.
A Complete Electric Warehouse Handling Solution
This Canadian project demonstrates how different types of electric material handling equipment can work together within a food wholesale warehouse.
The fleet was configured around different operational requirements:
| Equipment | Quantity | Main Application |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Counterbalance Forklift | 4 units | Loading, unloading and stacking |
| Scissor-Type Reach Truck | 4 units | High-level and narrow-aisle storage |
| 2-Ton Electric Pallet Jack | 1 unit | Pallet transportation |
| Lead-Acid Forklift Battery | 5 sets | Replacement for existing Raymond forklifts |
By combining battery-operated forklifts, reach truck forklifts, and electric pallet jacks, the customer can use the appropriate equipment for each stage of warehouse handling.
Lithium Battery Benefits for Warehouse Operations
Lithium-powered equipment is increasingly used in modern warehouse and distribution operations.
For a food wholesale company, lithium battery equipment can offer several practical benefits, including convenient charging, reduced routine battery maintenance, and suitability for regular indoor warehouse operation.
The lithium-powered forklifts and pallet handling equipment supplied for this project were selected to support the customer’s daily material handling requirements while keeping the fleet fully electric.
Looking for an Alternative to Raymond Forklifts?
For warehouse operators looking for alternatives to existing Raymond equipment, EPEXLIFT can provide different electric warehouse truck configurations according to the requirements:
- Load capacity
- Lifting height
- Aisle width
- Rack configuration
- Battery type
- Fork dimensions
- Operating environment
Our range includes reach truck forklifts, double deep reach forklifts, pantograph reach trucks, electric counterbalance forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
Whether you need a 23-foot / 6.5-meter reach truck, a narrow-aisle solution, or replacement batteries for an existing fleet, we can help match the equipment configuration to your warehouse application.
EPEXLIFT – Electric Material Handling Equipment Supplier
EPEXLIFT supplies material handling equipment for distributors, warehouse operators, and industrial customers worldwide.
Our product range covers Class I–V material handling equipment, including electric forklifts, reach trucks, pallet trucks, pallet stackers, order pickers, scissor lifts, forklift attachments, batteries and chargers.
For Canadian warehouse and distribution companies, we can support equipment sourcing, OEM/private-label requirements, replacement batteries and complete material handling solutions.
Looking for electric forklifts or narrow aisle reach trucks for your warehouse?
Contact EPEXLIFT to discuss your application, lifting height, aisle width and battery requirements.
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