Propane Forklifts
One inconvenience of propane tanks is to have to change, though there is little risk to running out of fuel on a propane lift truck. These units tend to be cheaper to utilize than the electric and diesel unit lift truck. The debate to whether or not the propane emissions are cleaner than diesel emissions continues in the industry.
The propane lift truck performs better than the majority of electric units available on the market nowadays on tasks that need high applications and constant duty drive line torque. There are several electric units that are supposed to handle better or equally. Depending on the particular situation, propane lifts might or might not be suitable for handling eligible goods and food. So long as WorkSafeBC criteria are met, propane forklifts are suitable for most indoor applications.
The Drawbacks of LPG Propane Forklifts
Several of the key disadvantages of LPG forklifts are that compared to diesel trucks comprise: they are not as effective in applications that need high and or constant duty drive line torque. These units have a liability exposure, because of the possibility of a fuel system leak while the truck is situated indoors. In addition, operators should be trained on the safe use of propane fuel. The rearward visibility off of the counterweight's back end is limited. This is due to the propane tank's location.
The cost of fuel is higher with propane models when compared to the diesel model. Due to the frequency at which the propane tanks are changed, there are possible injuries which could occur. Unless a site has a bulk fill station, propane may require to be changed every six hours of use. Propane forklifts can be trickier to start and run smoothly when they are used in freezing temperatures. In remote locations, propane fuel is not always available at once. In the next few decades, the fossil fuel cost is estimated to rise significantly. Consider and plan for overall repair maintenance costs, as well as the entire cost of ownership to be the highest of the 3 options.
There is a real possibility that the LPG forklift units would be perfect for you, but will ultimately depend on what your requirements are. It is better to consider your specific lifting requirements and loads as well as the types of environments you would be operating in order to be certain that you invest in the right model which would suit your requirements.