IC Lift Trucks
The Internal Combustion forklift belongs in the class IV and V forklift classification. They could be gas, diesel or liquid propane models. Mostly, the ICE or internal combustion engine units are used outdoors, because they could function in severe weather and produce some emissions. Propane-powered units, on the other hand, can be utilized indoors provided that proper ventilation is used. It is better to determine what specific requirements you have to utilize the forklift for and what types of settings you will be working in, to be able to ensure you select the best model that would suit all your requirements.
Internal Combustion Engine Benefits
Several of the benefits of internal combustion engines consist of a lower initial purchase price, compared to a similar capacity electric truck. This could vary anywhere from 20% to 40% less. The ICE units are very simple and fast to refuel. This feature really lessens downtime since there is no need to recharge any batteries, like there is with electric models.
To the similarly equipped electric truck, internal combustion units do provide a higher performance capabilities with far heavier lift capacities than electric lift truck models. Over recent years, there have been many changes regarding emissions technology and this has resulted in lesser total emission levels. ICE trucks remain popular with load sizes about 8,000 pounds and even a lot higher in certain applications like steel manufacturing facilities, ports and lumberyard settings.
Internal Combustion Engine Disadvantages
There are a few disadvantages to the ICE units. For instance, they use a higher cost-per-hour to operate as compared to electric trucks. This is mostly because of maintenance costs and fuel. Additionally, these models usually produce more noise compared to the electric models as they run louder. Internal Combustion Engine trucks also have fuel-storage requirements to consider too.