Most normally, IC or internal combustion lift trucks are used for indoor operations such as: trucking, manufacturing, bottling and warehousing, among other things. These units ride on cushion tires which are solid rubber tires. The IC forklift units can be powered either by LPG or Liquid Petroleum Gas, dual fuel or diesel. The dual fuel units operate with both gasoline and LPG. These machines are able to operate on either fuel but not at the same time. IC engines are Class 4 lift trucks. The engine can power all functions of the truck, the hydraulics and truck.
The GO4 Series and the Nissan Forklift Platinum II units have capacities varying from 3000 to 11,000 pounds. These models provide CARB certified LPG or dual-fuel or LPG/gasoline engines. The CARB certification on these specific engines gives them the confidence to help protect the environment since it enables the forklifts to generate low emissions. The environmental certifications like CARB, help a lot of employers provide cleaner and therefore safer working environments for their employees.
Nissan's fuel management systems like the LP/Gas combinations offer optimal engine operation which would help to lessen exhaust emissions and offer incredible fuel economy at the same time. Every Platinum II fork truck is standard equipped 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 drive train and engine life to help keep your lift truck investment working at its optimum ability.
The dual fuel units are making a splash in the industry as numerous companies are trying to be as "green" as possible and as environmentally efficient and friendly as they could. It's also a good idea to lease the machinery for a while to see if you like the way it handles before making a huge investment. There are numerous choices in the industry these days and with some research, you would be able to select the best unit for your certain application.