The Platinum II IC or Internal Combustion engine forklift gives greater horsepower and torque suitable for numerous tough outdoor or inside environments. This machinery is capable of maintaining high productivity and keeping your operation running smooth. The Platinum II can be run by Liquid Propane, Gas, Dual Fuel with Gas/LP or Diesel. The fuel management system LP/Gas provided by Nissan optimizes engine operation in order to provide reduced exhaust emissions and great fuel economy.
Like the car engine, the IC or internal combustion lift trucks burn fuel in engines. It is most common for these machines to be used for outdoor operations. This is due to electric models not being safe for use in the rain. Moreover, only internal combustion forklifts are able to handle the largest cargo. Like for instance, if you need over 15,000 lbs. capacity, you would definitely require an IC engine.
Internal combustion lift trucks work on liquid propane, diesel fuel, gas or CNG which is compressed natural gas. Normally, the operating expenses are often lowest for diesel and highest for gasoline. CNG and propane fuels come in somewhere in the middle. Many people want their equipment based on existing vehicles and equipment available. For example, if you currently use diesel vehicles and have fuel storage, it makes sense to go with diesel lift trucks also.
With their ability to refuel on the fly, the internal combustion lift truck provides a big drawback: they can simply be filled up with a new propane canister or at a gas pump and your forklift could continue to work in no time. These units are less expensive initially to purchase compared to electric lift trucks but actually cost more per hour to run.
The internal combustion lift truck would stand up far better to misuse over the electric forklift units. Specifically, these machines are used to tow or push loads as opposed to driving and lifting. Normally, they have better accelerations and top speeds. In outdoor operation, this could truly be a big advantage.