The Platinum II Internal Combustion or IC forklift provides greater torque and horsepower ideal for a range of tough outside or inside environments. This machinery has the ability to keep your operation highly productive and running smoothly. The Platinum II can be run by Liquid Propane, Gas, Dual Fuel with Gas/LP or Diesel. The fuel management system LP/Gas offered by Nissan optimizes engine operation in order to offer less exhaust emissions and great fuel economy.
Similar to the car engine, the internal combustion or IC lift trucks burn fuel in engines. It is most common for these machines to be utilized for outdoor operations. This is due to electric models not being safe for use in the rain. Moreover, only IC lift trucks are able to handle the largest loads. For example, if you need over 15,000 lbs. capacity, you would definitely require an internal combustion engine.
Internal combustion lift trucks operate on diesel fuel, liquid propane, gas or CNG which is compressed natural gas. Normally, the operating costs are often lowest for diesel and highest for gasoline. Propane and CNG fuels come in somewhere in the middle. Lots of people choose their machinery based on existing vehicles and equipment on hand. For instance, if you currently use diesel vehicles and have fuel storage, it really is practical to go with diesel lift trucks as well.
With their ability to refuel on the fly, the IC forklift offers a huge disadvantage: they can easily be filled up at a gas pump or with a new propane canister and your lift truck could continue to work in no time. These models are less expensive to purchase initially compared to electric lift trucks but actually cost a lot more per hour to operate.
As well, IC lift trucks stand up to certain kinds of misuse better than electric forklifts. Specifically, these machines are utilized to tow or push cargo as opposed to driving and lifting. Generally, they have better top speeds and acceleration. Within outdoor operation, this can truly be a huge advantage.