Is There A Mandatory Scrapping Age For Counterbalanced Forklifts?

The mandatory scrapping age for counterbalanced forklifts is 15 years. According to Article 48 of the Special Equipment Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, forklifts with a rated lifting capacity of less than 10 tons should be scrapped after more than 15 years of use, and forklifts with a rated lifting capacity of more than 10 tons should also be scrapped after more than 20 years of use.

In addition, the scrapping conditions for counterbalanced forklifts also include the existence of serious accident hazards and no value for modification or repair, or other scrapping conditions specified in safety technical specifications. These regulations are intended to ensure the safety and environmental protection of forklifts during use, and reduce safety hazards and environmental pollution caused by aging and improper maintenance.