FT1500A Unmanned Forklift vs Jackal UGV
Side-by-side comparison of FT1500A Unmanned Forklift (Zhongjiang Robot (Guangdong) Co., Ltd.) and Jackal UGV (Clearpath Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- FT1500A Unmanned Forklift—
- Jackal UGVCanada
Year First Available
- FT1500A Unmanned Forklift—
- Jackal UGV2014
Verified Deployments
- FT1500A Unmanned Forklift0 Deployments
- Jackal UGV0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- FT1500A Unmanned Forklift$16,400
- Jackal UGV$11,750
Battery / Shift Runtime
- FT1500A Unmanned Forklift12 hrs
- Jackal UGV4 hrs
Availability Status
- FT1500A Unmanned ForkliftACTIVE
- Jackal UGVACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- FT1500A Unmanned Forklift2,000 kg
- Jackal UGV20 kg
Max Speed
- FT1500A Unmanned Forklift—
- Jackal UGV2 m/s
IP Rating
- FT1500A Unmanned Forklift—
- Jackal UGVIP62
Autonomy Level
- FT1500A Unmanned Forklift—
- Jackal UGVautonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Canada |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $16,400 | $11,750 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 12 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2,000 kg | 20 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 2 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP62 |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes FT1500A Unmanned Forklift and Jackal UGV?
FT1500A Unmanned Forklift is made by Zhongjiang Robot (Guangdong) Co., Ltd.. Jackal UGV is made by Clearpath Robotics, based in CA.
How do FT1500A Unmanned Forklift and Jackal UGV compare on the Robolist Product Score?
FT1500A Unmanned Forklift scores 17/100. Jackal UGV scores 57/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between FT1500A Unmanned Forklift and Jackal UGV?
FT1500A Unmanned Forklift carries up to 2000 kg. Jackal UGV carries up to 20 kg.
Are FT1500A Unmanned Forklift and Jackal UGV in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Agv on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Agv robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Agv TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: AGV TCO: hardware, infrastructure, and maintenance.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between FT1500A Unmanned Forklift and Jackal UGV?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: AGV RFP red flags: avoiding vendor lock-in.
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About this comparison
FT1500A Unmanned Forklift vs Jackal UGV compares two robots in the agv category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.