The Platinum II Internal Combustion or IC forklift provides greater torque and horsepower suitable for a variety of tough outside or inside settings. This particular machine can keep your operation running smoothly and highly productive. The Platinum II could be powered by Diesel, Dual Fuel with Gas/LP, Gas or Liquid Propane. The fuel management system LP/Gas offered by Nissan optimizes engine operation in order to offer great fuel economy and less exhaust emissions.
IC or internal combustion lift trucks burn fuel in engines similar to automobile engines. These models are the most common alternative for outdoor applications as electric units are not able to be utilized safely in the rain. Furthermore, only internal combustion lift trucks are able to handle the biggest cargo. For example, if you require more than 15,000 pounds capacity, you would certainly require an internal combustion engine.
Internal combustion forklifts operate on liquid propane, diesel fuel, CNG which is compressed natural gas and gas. Normally, the operating expenses are often highest for gasoline and lowest for diesel. CNG and propane fuels come in somewhere in the middle. Numerous people want their machine based on existing vehicles and equipment available. For instance, if you currently utilize diesel vehicles and have fuel storage, it truly makes sense to utilize diesel forklifts too.
With their ability to refuel on the fly, the IC forklift provides a huge drawback: they could easily be filled up at a gas pump or with a new propane canister and your forklift could continue to work in no time. These units are cheaper to buy initially than electric lift trucks but actually cost more per hour to run.
The IC lift truck will stand up far better to misuse over the electric lift truck models. Specifically, these equipment are utilized to push or tow cargo as opposed to lifting and driving. Usually, they have better accelerations and top speeds. For outdoor use, this can truly be a big advantage.