Internal Combustion, or engine-powered, forklifts have been the back-bone of countless businesses and industries for many years. Diesel forklifts are key work horses for industries that . Thanks to the ease of refuelling, diesel forklifts have a greater run-time than other forklift types but are strictly prohibited from indoor use due to the exhaust emissions, even with current EU stage V engine regulations. Because of this, they are more popularly used by dockside, timber, and other heavier duty industries. LPG forklifts are generally cleaner and cheaper to run than diesel forklifts, seen as the middle ground between diesel and electric, which enables them to operate both indoors and outdoors which is ideal warehouses. However, on the downside, you are likely to incur higher maintenance costs. While LPG forklifts do not require as regular maintenance as electric forklifts, their annual winter maintenance and anti-freeze costs can prove more costly.
If you require further information on our range of engine powered forklifts or which forklift to use, please contact our sales team on 01502 532211 or fill in the online contact form.