The Platinum II internal combustion or IC engine lift truck gives more torque and horsepower suitable for many tough outdoor or indoor environments. This particular machine is capable of maintaining high productivity and keeping your operation running smooth. The Platinum II can be run 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 so as to provide reduced exhaust emissions and excellent fuel economy.
Similar to the automobile engine, the internal combustion or IC forklifts burn fuel in engines. It is most common for these machinery 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 largest loads. For instance, if you require over 15,000 pounds capacity, you would certainly need an internal combustion engine.
IC forklifts operate on liquid propane, diesel fuel, CNG which is compressed natural gas and gas. Normally, the operating costs are often highest for gasoline and lowest for diesel. CNG and propane fuels come in somewhere in the middle. A lot of people choose their equipment based on existing machinery and vehicles on hand. Like for instance, if you currently use diesel vehicles and have fuel storage, it makes sense to utilize diesel forklifts too.
IC lift trucks offer a big advantage with their ability to refuel on the fly: they could easily be filled up at a gas pump or with a new propane canister and your lift truck is ready to continue working in no time. These units are cheaper to buy initially compared to electric lift trucks but really cost a lot more per hour to run.
The internal combustion lift truck can stand up far better to misuse over the electric lift truck models. Specifically, these machinery are used to tow or push loads rather than lifting and driving. Usually, they have better accelerations and top speeds. Within outdoor applications, this could be a big advantage.