IC Lift Trucks
IC lift trucks are members of classes V and IV. Usually, they are offered in diesel, liquid propane or gas units. Mostly, the ICE or also referred to as internal combustion engine units are used outside, because they are able to function in rough conditions and emit some emissions. On the other hand, propane-powered units, can be used indoors so long as proper ventilation is utilized. It is best to know what particular requirements you have to use the forklift for and what kinds of environments you will be working in, to be able to make sure that you pick the best model to suit all your requirements.
ICE Benefits
Compared to a similar capacity electric truck, the Internal Combustion engine is offered in a lower initial purchase price ranging anywhere from 20% to 40% lower. The ICE models are really fast and simple to refuel. This feature greatly lessens downtime as there is no need to recharge any batteries, as there is with electric units.
To the similarly equipped electric truck, internal combustion models do provide a higher performance capabilities with far heavier lift capacities than electric lift truck units. Over recent years, there have been numerous changes regarding emissions technology and this has resulted in lesser total emission levels. ICE trucks remain popular with load sizes about 8000 lbs. and even much higher in particular operations such as ports, lumberyard settings and steel manufacturing facilities.
ICE Drawbacks
The IC units do suffer from some drawbacks such as a higher cost-per-hour to operate as compared to electric trucks, due to the excess needs for fuel. What's more, these units normally create more noise than the electric units because they run louder. Internal Combustion Engine trucks also have fuel-storage requirements to consider too.