A Brief Summary of Forklifts Vancouver vs Forklifts BC

The greatest population of forklifts in BC exist in the Greater Vancouver BC lower mainland region.

Forklifts in Vancouver have a higher percentage of electric models compared with gasoline, propane or diesel powered vehicles. There is also a higher percentage of cushion tire forklifts vs pneumatic tire forklifts in Vancouver due to the higher density of inside warehousing and manufacturing.

Forklifts outside the greater Vancouver BC area have a higher percentage of internal combustion fueled forklifts compared with electric although electric forklifts have been gaining ground in the recent past. There is also a higher percentage of forklifts in BC with pneumatic tires compared with cushion tires due to the higher percentage of unimproved ground surfaces and / or outdoor applications that largely exist throughout the interior of BC.

As we continue to move towards a greener earth, you can expect electric forklifts in BC to increase at a more rapid pace than they have over the past 40 years. Better lithium-ion battery technology, related opportunity charger or fast charger technology and forklift AC motor technology is allowing this to happen like never before in a way that is cost effective for the high-use end-user. As time progresses, the lower-use end-user will likely find this technology to be affordable too.

Forklifts Vancouver vs Forklifts BC presents a unique contrast that exists in this particular market which is unlike any other forklift market throughout all of North America.

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