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Propane Forklifts
One inconvenience of propane tanks is to have to change, though there is little risk to running out of fuel on a propane lift truck. These models tend to be less expensive to utilize compared to the electric and diesel unit forklift. The discussion to whether or not the propane emissions are cleaner compared to diesel emissions continues within the industry.

The propane lift truck performs better than the majority of electric units available on the market these days on tasks which need high applications and constant duty drive line torque. There are several electric models which are supposed to handle equally or better. Depending on the particular situation, propane lifts may or may not be acceptable for handling eligible goods and food. As long as WorkSafeBC criteria are met, propane forklifts are suitable for the majority of indoor applications.

The Disadvantages of LPG Propane Forklifts
Some of the major drawbacks of LPG lift trucks are that compared to diesel trucks include: they are not as effective in applications that need high and or constant duty drive line torque. These models have a liability exposure, due to the possibility of a fuel system leak while the truck is situated indoors. Moreover, operators must be trained on the safe use of propane fuel. The rearward visibility off of the counterweight's back end is limited. This is due to the propane tank's location.

The fuel cost is higher with propane models when compared to the diesel model. Because of the frequency at which the propane tanks are changed, there are possible injuries which could occur. Unless a site has a bulk fill station, propane may need to be changed every six hours of use. Propane forklifts could be trickier to start and run smoothly when they are used in cold temperatures. In remote places, propane fuel is not always readily available. In the next few decades, the fossil fuel cost is estimated to climb dramatically. Take into consideration and plan for overall repair maintenance expenses, as well as the total cost of ownership to be the highest of the 3 options.

There is a real possibility that the LPG forklift units would be perfect for you, but would ultimately depend upon what your requirements are. It is better to consider your specific lifting requirements and loads in addition to the kinds of environments you will be operating in order to be sure that you purchase the best unit to suit all your requirements.

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