Most commonly, IC or internal combustion forklifts are used for indoor operations like: manufacturing, trucking, bottling and warehousing, among other things. These units ride on cushion tires which are solid rubber tires. The Internal Combustion forklift units could run either by Liquid Petroleum Gas or LPG, dual fuel or diesel. The dual fuel models run with both gasoline and LPG or Liquid Petroleum Gas. These machines could run on either fuel but not simultaneously. IC or Internal Combustion engines are Class 4 lift trucks. The engine is responsible for powering all functions of the truck, the hydraulics and truck.
Nissan's forklift Platinum II units and the GO4 Series have lifting capacities from 3000 to 11,000 pounds. They come in models powered by dual-fuel or LPG/gasoline or LPG engines. The CARB certification on these particular engines gives them the confidence to help protect nature since it enables the forklifts to produce low emissions. The environmental certifications like CARB, help a lot of employers offer cleaner and thus safer working atmosphere for their employees.
The fuel management systems offered by Nissan, the LP/Gas combinations, offer optimum engine operation to lessen exhaust emissions and offer fantastic fuel economy at the same time. Every Platinum II fork truck is outfitted with their standard compressive engine protection system in place to warn operators in case of a severe drop in oil pressure or excessive heat. This system helps to extend your engine and drive train life to help keep your lift truck investment working at its optimum ability.
As companies have tried to become more "green" to be more environmentally friendly and efficient, the dual fuel lift trucks units have been making big waves in the industry. It's also a great idea to lease the equipment for a bit to see if you like the way it handles before making a big investment. There are numerous options in the industry nowadays and with a little research, you could select the best unit for your certain application.