The Platinum II IC or internal combustion forklift provides greater horsepower and torque ideal for a variety of tough outside or indoor environments. This machinery has the ability to keep your operation highly productive and running smoothly. The Platinum II could be powered by Gas, Liquid Propane, Diesel or Dual Fuel with Gas/LP. The fuel management system LP/Gas provided by Nissan makes the most of engine operation in order to provide excellent fuel economy and less exhaust emissions.
Internal combustion or IC forklifts burn fuel in engines like automobile engines. These units are the most common alternative for outdoor use as electric models are not able to be used safely in the rain. Additionally, only IC forklifts are able to handle the biggest cargo. For example, if you need over 15,000 pounds capacity, you would certainly need an internal combustion engine.
The IC forklift can be powered by diesel fuel, liquid propane, gas or CNG which is compressed natural gas. The operating costs are normally the lowest for diesel and the highest for gas units. Propane and CNG fuels come in somewhere in the middle. A lot of individuals choose their machinery based on existing vehicles and equipment on hand. For instance, if you currently utilize diesel vehicles and have fuel storage, it really is practical to use diesel lift trucks also.
With their ability to refuel on the fly, the IC forklift offers a huge disadvantage: they can be filled up easily with a new propane canister or at a gas pump and your forklift is ready to continue working in no time. These models are less expensive to purchase initially compared to electric lift trucks but actually cost much more per hour to run.
The internal combustion lift truck can stand up far better to misuse over the electric forklift models. Specifically, these machines are utilized to tow or push loads rather than driving and lifting. Generally, they have better accelerations and top speeds. In outdoor use, this can be a huge advantage.