The Platinum II IC or Internal Combustion engine forklift gives greater horsepower and torque ideal for numerous tough outdoor or inside environments. This machine is capable of maintaining high productivity and keeping your operation running smooth. The Platinum II can be powered by Liquid Propane, Gas, Diesel or Dual Fuel with Gas/LP. The fuel management system LP/Gas provided by Nissan optimizes engine operation in order to offer reduced exhaust emissions and great fuel economy.
Similar to the car engine, the IC or internal combustion forklifts burn fuel in engines. It is most common for these equipment to be used for outdoor applications. This is due to electric units not being safe for use in the rain. Additionally, only IC lift trucks are able to handle the biggest loads. For example, if you need over 15,000 pounds capacity, you would certainly require an IC engine.
The internal combustion forklift could be run by liquid propane, diesel fuel, gas or CNG which is compressed natural gas. The operating expenses are normally the lowest for diesel and the highest for gas units. Propane and CNG fuels come in somewhere in the middle. Numerous people want their machine based on existing vehicles and machines on hand. Like for example, if you currently utilize diesel vehicles and have fuel storage, it is practical to go with diesel forklifts as well.
With their ability to refuel on the fly, the IC forklift offers a huge disadvantage: they can simply be filled up at a gas pump or with a new propane canister and your forklift can continue to function in no time. These units are cheaper initially to purchase than electric forklifts but really cost more per hour to run.
As well, IC forklifts stand up to certain types of misuse better than electric forklifts. Specifically, these machines are used to tow or push cargo rather than driving and lifting. Normally, they have better top speeds and acceleration. In outdoor applications, this can really be a huge advantage.