Internal Combustion Lift Trucks
Internal combustion lift trucks are members of classes IV and V. Normally, they are offered in diesel, liquid propane or gas models. Mainly, the ICE or internal combustion engine units are utilized outdoors, since they produce some emissions and are able to operate in severe weather. Propane-powered models, on the other hand, can be utilized indoors as long as proper ventilation is used. It is better to determine what particular requirements you need to use the forklift for and what kinds of environments you will be operating in, to be able to ensure you choose the right unit to meet all of your needs.
Internal Combustion Engine Benefits
Several of the advantages of internal combustion engines include a lower initial purchase price, compared to a similar capacity electric truck. This can vary anywhere from 20% to 40% less. The Internal Combustion Engine models are simple and fast to refuel. This feature really reduces downtime since there is no requirement to recharge any batteries, like there is with electric models.
Normally, Internal Combustion Engine models offer higher performance capabilities compared to the similarly equipped electric truck. The heavier capacity is normally available in these models compared to electric trucks. Over recent years, there have been many advancements regarding emissions technology and this has resulted in lesser total emission levels. Internal combustion engine trucks remain popular with load sizes approximately 8000 lbs. and even a lot higher in particular applications such as lumberyard settings, steel manufacturing facilities and ports.
Internal Combustion Engine Drawbacks
The Internal Combustion models do suffer from a few disadvantages such as a higher cost-per-hour to operate as compared to electric trucks, because of the excess needs for fuel. What's more, these models usually produce more noise than the electric units as they run louder. Internal Combustion Engine trucks also have fuel-storage requirements to take into consideration as well.