10/28/2026
A practical guide to moving a rental or contractor-owned fleet of lift trucks and telehandlers from propane to electric: the benefits of switching and the four variables that determine what size battery the job requires.
So, why switch?
Key Benefits: Electric trucks eliminate oil changes, filters, spark plugs, and exhaust work while reducing fuel costs by approximately 40-50% compared to propane per unit of work performed.
Battery Sizing Formula: Multiply hourly energy consumption (in kWh) by metered working hours (typically 65% of shift length), then divide by end-of-life battery capacity percentage and truck voltage to calculate required amp-hour rating.
Four Critical Variables: Energy per hour (ISO 23308 standard), working hours (5.2 hours for typical 8-hour shift), battery age degradation (size to 70% end-of-life capacity), and operating conditions (add 15% for cold weather and ramp grades).
Cost Conversion: One gallon of propane equals approximately 4.85 kWh of electricity, allowing direct comparison between propane and electric truck energy requirements.
Rental Fleet Considerations: Size batteries to the hardest job the unit will encounter, ensure charging infrastructure travels with the machine, and train crews on charging procedures to avoid early operational problems.
Read the full piece: https://www.forconstructionpros.com/rental/rental-business/article/22976264/eneroc-usa-propane-to-electric-battery-sizing-for-equipment-rental
