For electric forklifts, many customers are not familiar with the differences in steering systems, and often cannot figure out the choice of steering system. The steering system is an important component of forklifts, and according to the different power sources of steering, the steering systems of electric forklifts mainly include mechanical and electronic power steering. The biggest difference between the two is actually that when the forklift is not started, one turns lightly and the other turns heavily, which is similar to the steering wheel assistance of a car. So, which is better for electric forklift electronic steering or mechanical steering? Let's take a brief look below!

Using the traditional mechanical steering system, after starting the electric forklift, both hands act on the handle, and the force drives the steering wheel to turn through the chain. The pure mechanical transmission of power makes it difficult to rotate. When the goods are fully loaded, it is very difficult to turn when walking. Moreover, if driving on uneven roads, the vibration of the steering wheel on the road surface will be transmitted to the handle, causing the phenomenon of hitting hands, which brings certain difficulties to the control of the handle.

Electric forklifts equipped with electronic steering systems will automatically feel the torque of the steering wheel and the intended direction of rotation when turning, and send it to the steering system controller. The steering system controller will send action commands to the steering motor based on data signals such as transmission torque and the direction to be turned, so that the motor can output corresponding rotational torque according to specific needs, making steering easy to complete. Operating electric forklifts or stackers equipped with electronic steering requires one-fifth of the manpower required for mechanical steering, greatly saving labor intensity. During operation, it can even be easily completed with just a flick of a finger, truly achieving labor-saving and more efficient electric forklifts.