The Platinum II internal combustion or IC engine forklift gives greater torque and horsepower ideal for many tough outdoor or indoor environments. This particular machinery is capable of keeping your operation running smooth and maintaining high productivity. The Platinum II could be run by Gas, Liquid Propane, Diesel or Dual Fuel with Gas/LP. The fuel management system LP/Gas offered by Nissan optimizes engine operation so as to provide great fuel economy and less exhaust emissions.
Like the automobile engine, the internal combustion or IC 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. Additionally, only IC lift trucks are able to handle the largest cargo. Like for example, if you need more than 15,000 pounds capacity, you would definitely need an internal combustion engine.
Internal combustion lift trucks operate on diesel fuel, liquid propane, 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. Many people choose their equipment based on existing vehicles and machines available. Like for instance, if you currently have fuel storage and utilize diesel vehicles, it really makes sense to use diesel lift trucks too.
Internal combustion forklifts provide a big advantage with their ability to refuel on the fly: they can easily be filled up with a new propane canister or at a gas pump and your lift truck is ready to continue working in no time. These models are less expensive initially to purchase than electric lift trucks but actually cost a lot more per hour to run.
What's more, IC lift trucks stand up to certain kinds of misuse better than electric lifts. Specifically, these machines are utilized to tow or push loads rather than driving and lifting. Generally, they have better accelerations and top speeds. Within outdoor applications, this could truly be a big advantage.