The Platinum II IC or internal combustion forklift offers greater torque and horsepower ideal for a variety of tough outdoor or indoor environments. This particular equipment could keep your operation running smoothly and highly productive. The Platinum II can be powered by Gas, Liquid Propane, Dual Fuel with Gas/LP or Diesel. The fuel management system LP/Gas provided by Nissan makes the most of engine operation so as to provide great fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions.
Similar to the automobile engine, the internal combustion or IC lift trucks burn fuel in engines. It is most common for these machinery to be utilized for outdoor applications. This is due to electric units not being safe for use in the rain. Furthermore, only IC forklifts are able to handle the biggest loads. Like for instance, if you need over 15,000 pounds capacity, you would definitely require an IC engine.
Internal combustion lift trucks operate on diesel fuel, liquid propane, CNG which is compressed natural gas and gas. Typically, the operating costs are usually lowest for diesel and highest for gasoline. CNG and propane fuels come in somewhere in the middle. Lots of individuals choose their machinery based on existing vehicles and machinery on hand. Like for instance, if you currently have fuel storage and use diesel vehicles, it is practical to utilize diesel forklifts too.
IC forklifts offer a huge advantage with their ability to refuel on the fly: they can simply be filled up with a new propane canister or at a gas pump and your forklift could continue to operate in no time. These units are less expensive initially to purchase than electric lift trucks but actually cost more per hour to run.
Furthermore, internal combustion lift trucks stand up to certain kinds of misuse better than electric lifts. Specifically, these machines are used to tow or push loads as opposed to lifting and driving. Normally, they have better accelerations and top speeds. Within outdoor applications, this could be a huge advantage.