Whether forklifts are better or electric flat carts are more convenient has long been a controversial topic. Can electric flat cars replace forklifts? I believe many people have the same question as I do—let’s analyze this in detail today.
In recent years, most newly built factories have fully considered the safety, environmental protection, and convenience of logistics transportation. Coupled with the standardization of factory fixed-position management, all workpieces and tools are placed in fixed locations, greatly improving production efficiency and safety. The advantages of Henan Pafitt’s electric flat carts are fully demonstrated in these new factories: intelligent unmanned operation, automatic unloading, environmental protection, low noise, etc.—advantages that forklifts cannot match.
Different vehicles are used for different working conditions and load capacities. For factories built in earlier years, due to factors like environment and technology, capacity expansion was not taken into account. Their logistics systems are relatively simple, and the road foundations are poor, making them unsuitable for electric flat carts. Instead, forklifts are more commonly used here: they are fast and flexible in turning, but they require dedicated operators, have high fuel consumption, emit polluting exhaust, and produce loud noise—all of which negatively impact workers and the production environment. Moreover, the need for dedicated operators leads to lower safety, and forklift-related injuries in factories occur frequently. This is the last thing we want to see.
A logistics manager at a Jiangsu new energy factory said: “We replaced 3 forklifts with 2 Pafitt electric flat cars last year. Not only did we eliminate forklift injury risks, but we also cut monthly logistics costs by 20%. The unmanned operation even lets us run transfers 24/7 during peak production.
Key Dimension
Perfte Electric Flat Cars
Forklifts
Typical Load Capacity
1-50 tons (customizable)
0.5-10 tons (standard models)
Operational Cost/Year
~$1,200 (electricity + minor maintenance)
$4,500 (fuel + frequent part replacements)
Safety Record (per 1,000 hrs)
0.1 incident (unmanned + collision avoidance)
2.3 incidents (operator error + blind spots)
Noise Level
≤60dB (workshop-friendly)
85-95dB (requires hearing protection)
Perfte’s latest electric flat cars add industry-leading features:
Dual-navigation system: Combines magnetic stripe navigation (for fixed lines) and laser SLAM navigation (for temporary route adjustments) — balancing efficiency and flexibility.
Fast-charging battery: 1-hour charging supports 8 hours of continuous operation, solving the “long downtime for charging” pain point of traditional electric handling equipment.
Overall, it’s unrealistic for electric flat carts to completely replace forklifts—each has its own advantages and disadvantages. However, with social and economic development, electric flat cars will become safer, more convenient, faster, and more efficient in the future, making them a cost-effective and high-efficiency product. Forklifts will serve as auxiliary loading and unloading vehicles alongside electric flat carts for factory transportation.
If you need a tailored electric flat cars:
Share yourworkshop layout, load weight, and route lengthvia email/WeChat;
Our team will draft a 2D route & equipment plan within 24 hours;
Confirm the plan → Prototype production → On-site 3-day test run (we’ll provide a detailed performance report covering load stability, route accuracy, and operation efficiency);
Mass production & delivery → On-site fine-tuning (adjusting navigation/load parameters to match your actual workflow).
