RFQ Scope for a Lithium-Ion Electric Counterbalance Forklift
Define load, battery, charging and exclusions in the RFQ so suppliers quote comparable lithium-ion counterbalance forklifts for pallet handling.
Start by fixing the rated load you actually need within the 2,000–3,500 kg reference range, then state the heaviest pallet, lift height and duty cycle. Ask each supplier to confirm the quoted capacity at the required load centre rather than quoting a headline figure.
Make the battery and charging package an explicit line item. Since the drive is battery-electric with lithium-ion chemistry, ask whether the battery, charger and charging infrastructure are included or excluded, and whether opportunity charging is permitted. Request the battery capacity and charge time as declared values, not assumptions.
Separate core scope from options: forks, mast type, side shift, cabin, lighting and telematics should each be priced individually. List exclusions such as delivery, commissioning, operator training, spare parts and warranty terms so bids can be compared line by line.
For acceptance, agree a demonstration using your pallets and aisle dimensions, and record load, lift and travel checks against the quoted specification.
Before requesting a quote, confirm with the supplier which battery and charger configuration is included, how rated capacity is defined, what warranty and service coverage apply, and which items are excluded from the quoted price.