The Platinum II internal combustion or IC engine forklift gives greater horsepower and torque suitable for numerous tough outdoor or inside environments. This machine is capable of maintaining high productivity and keeping your operation running smooth. 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 in order to provide great fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions.
IC or internal combustion lift trucks burn fuel in engines like car engines. These units are the most common option for outdoor applications since electric units are not able to be utilized safely in the rain. Furthermore, only IC lift trucks are able to handle the biggest loads. For example, if you need over 15,000 lbs. capacity, you would certainly need an IC engine.
The IC forklift can be run by diesel fuel, liquid propane, gas or CNG which is compressed natural gas. The operating expenses are normally the highest for gas and lowest for diesel models. CNG and propane fuels come in somewhere in the middle. Numerous people want their equipment based on existing vehicles and machines available. Like for instance, if you currently use diesel vehicles and have fuel storage, it makes sense to utilize diesel lift trucks as well.
IC lift trucks provide a big advantage with their ability to refuel on the fly: they could be filled up easily with a new propane canister or at a gas pump and your forklift is ready to continue working in no time. These units are cheaper to buy initially than electric forklifts but actually cost much more per hour to run.
The IC forklift 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 top speeds and acceleration. For outdoor applications, this can be a big advantage.