Clark Diesel Forklifts El Paso

Diesel Forklifts Versus Electric Forklifts

Forklifts are powered one of two ways, either by electric motor or by internal combustion (IC) motor. Electric forklifts are best for use indoors and cost a lot less to utilize. IC machines are suitable for outdoor application and are faster to refuel.



Electric Forklifts

For indoor applications, where air quality is a concern, the electric forklift is the suitable machinery you can use as it produces no exhaust. Electric forklifts are clean and are not noisy. They are 20 - 40 percent more expensive to buy than IC lifts, but the per-hour operating cost of electric models is a lot less. The downside is that batteries need 16 hours to charge and cool down, so buying an extra set of batteries is recommended. Electric lifts are not limited for use indoors, but when used outdoors they must be used cautiously.



Diesel Forklifts

Internal Combustion forklifts are for outdoor use, and their carrying capacity is more than electric forklifts. If your fleet generally operates on one type of fuel, it might be a good idea to purchase an IC unit that uses the same type of fuel. They could run on gas, propane or diesel. Diesel is the most economical. IC forklifts have the advantage of being cheaper to operate and easy to refuel; nevertheless, their per-hour cost to operate is higher. Nearly all IC models cannot be used indoors.



Other Types of Forklifts

Narrow-aisle electric forklifts are suitable for tight spaces in warehouses. They are constructed to pick up loads without having to face the lift towards the stacks. Rough terrain diesel forklifts have large tires for running on difficult surfaces.

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