The Platinum II Internal Combustion or IC forklift offers greater horsepower and torque suitable for a range of tough outdoor or indoor environments. This particular machine has the ability to keep your operation highly productive and running smoothly. The Platinum II can be run by Gas, Liquid Propane, Dual Fuel with Gas/LP or Diesel. The fuel management system LP/Gas offered by Nissan optimizes engine operation so as to provide excellent fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions.
Similar to the car engine, the IC or internal combustion forklifts burn fuel in engines. It is most common for these equipment to be used for outdoor applications. This is due to electric units not being safe for use in the rain. In addition, only IC forklifts are able to handle the biggest loads. For example, if you require over 15,000 lbs. capacity, you would definitely require an IC engine.
Internal combustion forklifts operate on diesel fuel, liquid propane, gas or CNG which is compressed natural gas. Normally, the operating costs are usually lowest for diesel and highest for gasoline. CNG and propane fuels come in somewhere in the middle. A lot of people choose their machinery based on existing vehicles and machinery on hand. For instance, if you currently utilize diesel vehicles and have fuel storage, it really makes sense to utilize diesel lift trucks as well.
Internal combustion forklifts offer a big advantage with their ability to refuel on the fly: they can easily be filled up at a gas pump or with a new propane canister and your lift truck could continue to operate in no time. These units are cheaper initially to purchase than electric forklifts but really cost more per hour to operate.
Additionally, IC forklifts stand up to certain kinds of misuse better than electric forklifts. Specifically, these machinery are used to push or tow cargo rather than lifting and driving. Usually, they have better accelerations and top speeds. Within outdoor applications, this can really be a huge advantage.