The Platinum II IC or Internal Combustion engine lift truck gives greater horsepower and torque ideal for many tough outside or inside environments. This machine is capable of keeping your operation running smooth and maintaining high productivity. The Platinum II can be run by Liquid Propane, Gas, Diesel or Dual Fuel with Gas/LP. The fuel management system LP/Gas offered by Nissan optimizes engine operation in order to offer reduced exhaust emissions and excellent fuel economy.
Similar to the car engine, the IC or internal combustion forklifts burn fuel in engines. It is most common for these equipment to be utilized for outdoor operations. This is due to electric units not being safe for use in the rain. In addition, only IC lift trucks are able to handle the largest loads. Like for example, if you require over 15,000 lbs. capacity, you would certainly require an IC engine.
Internal combustion lift trucks run on liquid propane, diesel fuel, gas or CNG which is compressed natural gas. Typically, the operating costs are usually highest for gasoline and lowest for diesel. CNG and propane fuels come in somewhere in the middle. A lot of people want their machine based on existing machines and vehicles available. Like for instance, if you currently have fuel storage and utilize diesel vehicles, it truly is practical to go with diesel forklifts as well.
Internal combustion lift trucks provide a big 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 is ready to continue working in no time. These units are less expensive to purchase initially compared to electric forklifts but actually cost more per hour to run.
The internal combustion lift truck could stand up far better to misuse over the electric lift truck models. Specifically, these machines are utilized to tow or push cargo as opposed to driving and lifting. Generally, they have better top speeds and acceleration. In outdoor applications, this could be a huge advantage.