The Platinum II Internal Combustion or IC forklift provides more torque and horsepower ideal for a variety of tough outside or indoor environments. This machine 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 optimizes engine operation in order to provide great fuel economy and less exhaust emissions.
IC or internal combustion forklifts burn fuel in engines like car engines. These units are the most common choice for outdoor use because electric models are not able to be used safely in the rain. In addition, only internal combustion lift trucks are able to handle the biggest loads. Like for instance, if you require more than 15,000 lbs. capacity, you will definitely need an internal combustion 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 usually the highest for gas and lowest for diesel units. CNG and propane fuels come in somewhere in the middle. Many people choose their machine based on existing vehicles and machines on hand. For instance, if you currently have fuel storage and utilize diesel vehicles, it makes sense to utilize diesel forklifts too.
With their ability to refuel on the fly, the IC forklift offers a big drawback: they can 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 less expensive initially to purchase than electric lift trucks but really cost a lot more per hour to operate.
As well, internal combustion forklifts stand up to certain types of misuse better than electric lifts. Specifically, these machines are used to tow or push loads rather than driving and lifting. Generally, they have better accelerations and top speeds. For outdoor applications, this could be a big advantage.