Most commonly, IC or internal combustion forklifts are used for indoor applications including: trucking, manufacturing, bottling and warehousing, among other things. These models ride on cushion tires which are solid rubber tires. The IC forklift units could be powered either by Liquid Petroleum Gas or LPG, dual fuel or diesel. The dual fuel units operate with both gasoline and LPG. These machines could run on either fuel but not at the same time. Internal combustion engines are Class 4 forklifts. The engine can power the truck, the hydraulics and all functions of the truck.
Nissan's forklift Platinum II models and the GO4 Series have lifting capacities from 3000 to 11,000 lbs. They come in units powered by LPG or dual-fuel or LPG/gasoline engines. The CARB certification on these specific engines allows the forklifts to produce low emissions and gives them the confidence to help protect the environment. The environmental certifications such as CARB, help a lot of employers provide cleaner and therefore safer working settings for their employees.
Nissan's fuel management systems like the LP/Gas combinations provide optimal engine operation which would help to decrease exhaust emissions and offer incredible fuel economy at the same time. Each Platinum II fork truck is standard equipped with their compressive engine protection system in place to warn operators in case of excessive heat or a severe drop in oil pressure. This specific system helps to extend your drive train and engine life to help keep your lift truck investment working at its optimum ability.
Because companies have tried to become more "green" to be more efficient and environmentally friendly, the dual fuel lift trucks units have been making big waves in the industry. It's also a great idea to rent the equipment for a while to find out if you like the way it handles prior to making a huge investment. There are a lot of different choices within the industry today and with some research, you could choose the right unit for your certain application.