Most frequently, internal combustion or IC lift trucks are utilized for indoor applications like: manufacturing, trucking, warehousing and bottling, among other things. These units ride on cushion tires which are solid rubber tires. The IC forklift units can run either by LPG or Liquid Petroleum Gas, dual fuel or diesel. The dual fuel models run with both LPG or Liquid Petroleum Gas and gasoline. These equipment can function on either fuel but not at the same time. Internal combustion engines are Class 4 lift trucks. The engine could power 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 lbs. They come in units powered by dual-fuel or LPG/gasoline or LPG engines. The CARB certification on these particular engines gives them the confidence to help protect the environment as it enables the forklifts to produce low emissions. The environmental certifications such as CARB, help employers provide cleaner and thus safer working atmosphere for their employees.
Nissan's fuel management systems like the LP/Gas combinations provide optimal engine operation that would help to lessen exhaust emissions and provide incredible fuel economy at the same time. Every Platinum II fork truck is standard outfitted with their 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 within the business. It's also a great idea to rent the machinery for a bit to see if you like the way it handles prior to buying one. There are a lot of different options within the industry nowadays and with a little research, you can select the right unit for your certain operation.