IC Lift Trucks
IC lift trucks are members of classes V and IV. Usually, they are offered in gas, diesel or liquid propane models. Mainly, the ICE or internal combustion engine models are utilized outdoors, as they emit some emissions and can function in severe weather conditions. Propane-powered units, on the other hand, could be used indoors as long as proper ventilation is used. It is better to determine what specific requirements you need to use the forklift for and what types of environments you will be working in, in order to make certain that you pick the best unit to suit all of your requirements.
Internal Combustion Engine Benefits
Several of the benefits of ICE comprise a lower initial purchase price, compared to a similar capacity electric truck. This can range anywhere from 20% to 40% lower. The ICE units are really simple and fast to refuel. This feature really reduces downtime as there is no need to recharge any batteries, like 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 compared to electric lift truck models. Over recent years, there have been numerous advancements regarding emissions technology and this has resulted in lesser total levels of emission. ICE trucks remain popular with load sizes about 8,000 pounds and even much higher in certain applications like for instance steel manufacturing facilities, ports and lumberyard settings.
ICE Disadvantages
The Internal Combustion units do suffer from a few disadvantages including a higher cost-per-hour to operate as compared to electric trucks, because of the excess needs for fuel. As well, these models usually produce more noise than the electric models since they run louder. ICE trucks also have fuel-storage requirements to consider too.