The Platinum II internal combustion or IC engine forklift gives greater horsepower and torque ideal for many tough outdoor or indoor environments. This particular equipment is capable of keeping your operation running smooth and maintaining high productivity. The Platinum II can be powered by Diesel, Dual Fuel with Gas/LP, Liquid Propane or Gas. The fuel management system LP/Gas offered by Nissan makes the most of engine operation in order to offer great fuel economy and less exhaust emissions.
Similar to the automobile engine, the IC or internal combustion lift trucks 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. Additionally, only internal combustion forklifts are able to handle the biggest loads. Like for instance, if you need more than 15,000 lbs. capacity, you will certainly require an internal combustion engine.
The IC forklift could be powered by liquid propane, diesel fuel, CNG which is compressed natural gas and gas. The operating expenses are usually the lowest for diesel and the highest for gas units. Propane and CNG fuels come in somewhere in the middle. A lot of individuals want their machine based on existing vehicles and machinery on hand. Like for example, if you currently use diesel vehicles and have fuel storage, it is practical to use diesel forklifts as well.
Internal combustion forklifts provide a big advantage with their ability to refuel on the fly: they could be filled up easily at a gas pump or with a new propane canister and your forklift is ready to continue working in no time. These units are cheaper to buy initially compared to electric lift trucks but actually cost more per hour to run.
The IC lift truck would stand up far better to misuse over the electric lift truck units. Specifically, these machines are utilized to tow or push loads as opposed to lifting and driving. Generally, they have better accelerations and top speeds. Within outdoor applications, this can be a huge advantage.