Diesel Forklifts Versus Electric Forklifts
A forklift could function either by an electric motor or by an internal combustion or IC motor. Electric forklifts are suitable for indoor use and cost less to utilize. IC equipment are suitable for outdoor application and are quicker to refuel.
Electric Forklifts
For indoor applications, where the quality of air is a concern, the electric forklift is the suitable machinery you can use because it produces no exhaust. Electric forklifts are clean and are not noisy. They are 20 - 40 percent more expensive to purchase than IC lifts, but the operating cost of electric models on a per hour basis is a lot less. The downside is that batteries require 16 hours to charge and cool down, so the purchase of an extra set of batteries is recommended. Electric lifts are not limited for use indoors, but when utilized outdoors they must be used carefully.
Diesel Forklifts
Internal Combustion forklifts have a higher carrying capacity compared to electric forklifts and are generally used for outdoor applications. If your fleet generally operates on one kind of fuel, it might be a wise choice to buy an IC unit that uses the same kind of fuel. They can function on diesel, gas or propane. Diesel is the least expensive. IC forklifts have the advantage of being cheaper to operate and easy to refuel; nevertheless, their per-hour cost to operate is higher. The majority of IC models cannot be used indoors.
Other Kinds of Forklifts
Inside warehouses where there are tight spaces, the narrow aisle electric forklift is most suitable. They are designed to pick up loads without having to position the lift facing the stacks. Rough terrain diesel forklifts have huge tires for running on difficult surfaces.