The Platinum II IC or Internal Combustion engine forklift gives more horsepower and torque suitable for numerous tough outdoor or indoor environments. This particular 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 provided by Nissan makes the most of engine operation so as to provide less exhaust emissions and great fuel economy.
Similar to the automobile engine, the IC or internal combustion forklifts burn fuel in engines. It is most common for these machinery to be used for outdoor operations. This is due to electric units not being safe for use in the rain. Additionally, only internal combustion forklifts are able to handle the largest cargo. Like for instance, if you need more than 15,000 pounds capacity, you would definitely need an internal combustion engine.
IC forklifts work on diesel fuel, liquid propane, CNG which is compressed natural gas and gas. Typically, the operating costs are usually lowest for diesel and highest for gasoline. CNG and propane fuels come in somewhere in the middle. Numerous people want their machinery based on existing vehicles and machinery on hand. Like for example, if you currently have fuel storage and utilize diesel vehicles, it really makes sense to utilize diesel lift trucks as well.
With their ability to refuel on the fly, the IC lift truck provides a big disadvantage: they can easily be filled up with a new propane canister or at a gas pump and your forklift can continue to operate in no time. These units are less expensive to purchase initially compared to electric lift trucks but really cost much more per hour to operate.
Also, IC forklifts stand up to certain kinds of misuse better than electric forklifts. Specifically, these equipment are utilized to push or tow cargo as opposed to driving and lifting. Normally, they have better accelerations and top speeds. In outdoor use, this can truly be a big advantage.