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Propane Forklifts
Besides the inconvenience of having to change the propane cylinder, there is little risk connected with running out of fuel with propane forklifts. These units are rather a bit lower in their cost than electric and diesel forklifts. The debate to whether or not the propane emissions are cleaner than diesel emissions continues in the industry.

The propane forklift performs better than most electric models available on the market these days on tasks which need constant duty drive line torque and high applications. There are some electric units that are supposed to handle better or equally. Depending on the specific circumstances, propane lifts might or might not be acceptable for handling eligible goods and food. Provided that WorkSafeBC criteria are met, propane lift trucks are suitable for the majority of indoor use.

The Disadvantages of LPG Propane Forklifts
Some of the key drawbacks of LPG lift trucks are that compared to diesel trucks consist of: they are not as effective in applications which require high and or constant duty drive line torque. These models have a liability exposure, because of the possibility of a fuel system leak whilst the truck is located indoors. Moreover, operators should be trained on the safe handling of propane fuel. The rearward visibility off of the counterweight's back end is limited. This is because of the propane tank's location.

Compared to electric and diesel units, fuel cost is higher with propane units. There are possible injury claims due to the frequency and weight which propane tanks are changed; roughly every 6 hours of usage unless the site has a bulk fill station situated there. Propane forklifts could be more difficult to start and run smoothly when they are operating in cold temperatures. In remote places, propane fuel is not always readily available. Over the next few decades, the fossil fuel cost is estimated to climb dramatically. Consider and plan for overall expense or repair and maintenance, as well as the total cost of ownership to be the highest of the 3 options.

Depending on what your specific applications are, there is certainly a possibility that the LPG forklift units would be ideal for you. It is better to take into consideration your particular loads and lifting requirements in addition to the types of environments you will be operating in order to be certain that you purchase the right model to suit your needs.

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