| CPC B66F 17/006 (2013.01) [B66F 11/042 (2013.01); F16H 2025/2081 (2013.01); F16H 25/2204 (2013.01); F16H 25/2472 (2013.01)] | 19 Claims |

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1. A fully-electric lift device, comprising:
a base having a plurality of wheels;
a retractable lift mechanism having a first end coupled to the base and being moveable between an extended position and a retracted position;
a work platform configured to support a load, the work platform coupled to and supported by a second end of the retractable lift mechanism;
an electric linear actuator configured to selectively move the retractable lift mechanism between the extended position and the retracted position, the electric linear actuator including an electric motor; and
a controller in communication with the electric motor and configured to:
receive a lift command;
monitor a required torque for the electric motor based on the lift command;
monitor a required drive power efficiency associated with the electric linear actuator; and
selectively inhibit the lift command based on the at least one of the required torque or the required drive power efficiency.
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