Lift AGV Load Capacity Guide | Light-Duty to Heavy-Duty Options

Selecting the right load capacity is one of the most critical decisions when choosing a Lift AGV. The vehicle’s structural strength, lifting mechanism, and long-term reliability all depend on how well its capacity matches real operating conditions. From lightweight packaging trays to multi-ton industrial tooling, different applications require different AGV configurations—and selecting the wrong capacity can lead to safety risks, equipment wear, or unstable cycle times.

AOTENENG provides Lift AGVs across a wide capacity spectrum, ensuring customers can deploy the right solution for their production or warehouse environment.

Lift AGV – Technical Specifications

Light-Duty Lift AGVs (≤ 1,000 kg)

Light-duty models are designed for small parts, components, bins, and cartons. These vehicles are ideal for industries with high-speed, high-frequency transfers where agility matters more than raw power.

Typical applications include:
• Electronics components and SMT material movement
• Packaging lines (cartons, totes, trays)
• E-commerce and parcel sorting
• Cleanroom semiconductor transport

AOTENENG’s light-duty Lift AGVs use fast-response lifting systems and compact frames, allowing them to navigate tight aisles and operate near workers with high safety margins.

Medium-Duty Lift AGVs (1–3 tons)

Medium-duty Lift AGVs are the most widely used category across manufacturing. These models balance load capacity, stability, and speed, making them suitable for pallet handling, conveyor docking, and multi-station transport.

Common scenarios include:
• Pallets of raw materials or finished goods
• Feeding assembly lines with packaged products
• Multi-level workstation docking
• Transporting metal parts, plastic molds, or semi-finished goods

AOTENENG’s medium-duty AGVs offer servo-controlled lifting platforms with ±5 mm docking accuracy—ideal for conveyor integration and automated feeding systems.

Heavy-Duty Lift AGVs (3–10 tons or more)

For large-scale industrial operations, heavy-duty Lift AGVs deliver the strength and durability needed to handle oversized or high-mass items.

Typical industries include:
• Automotive powertrain
• Industrial machinery and fabrication
• Steel and metal processing
• Wind power equipment
• Mold and tooling workshops

These AGVs use reinforced frames, high-strength lifting columns, heavy-load bearings, and hydraulic lifting modules designed for long-term repetitive duty. AOTENENG engineers each heavy-duty model based on load distribution, center-of-gravity analysis, and safety requirements—ensuring smooth, stable lifting even at full capacity.

Why Choosing the Right Capacity Matters

1. Operational Stability

Underrated capacity can cause frame deformation, uneven lifting, or slow cycle performance. Proper capacity ensures smooth operation and predictable takt times.

2. Longer Equipment Lifespan

When the AGV operates well within its load limit, wear on the drive motors, lifting mechanisms, and battery systems is significantly reduced.

3. Safety and Compliance

Mismatched capacity increases the risk of tipping, overload faults, or lifting failure.
AOTENENG integrates overload sensors and anti-drop safety logic to prevent incidents.

4. Cost Optimization

Oversized AGVs waste budget and energy; undersized ones require frequent maintenance.
The optimal capacity gives the best balance of performance and cost.

AOTENENG’s Engineering Approach to Load Capacity

To help customers select the proper capacity, AOTENENG evaluates:
• Load weight and dimensions
• Center of gravity and load stability
• Required lifting height
• Speed and route conditions
• Docking equipment or conveyor height
• Operating environment (cleanroom, cold storage, high-temp, etc.)

This engineering-first approach ensures every Lift AGV is designed for safe, stable, and long-lasting performance in real industrial conditions—not just theoretical specifications.

Designed for Future Expansion

Many customers upgrade automation gradually. AOTENENG offers scalable customization options so the AGV can support future processes, such as:
• Higher lifting height
• Larger platform size
• Upgraded conveyor modules
• Higher-speed navigation
• Additional sensors for complex workflows

Your AGV investment stays relevant even as production evolves.