Clark Diesel Forklifts Corpus Christi

Electric Forklift versus Diesel Forklift

A forklift can be powered either by internal combustion (IC) motor or by an electric motor. Electric forklifts are best for use indoors and cost much less to operate. IC equipment are best for use outdoors and are faster to refuel.



Electric Forklifts

For indoor applications, where air quality is a problem, the electric forklift is the best machine you could utilize since it produces no exhaust. Electric forklifts are clean and quiet. They are 20 - 40 percent more expensive to purchase than IC lifts, but the operating cost of electric models on a per hour basis is much lower. The downside is that batteries require 16 hours to charge and cool down, so the purchase of an extra set of batteries is suggested. Electric lifts are not limited for use indoors, but when utilized outdoors they must be utilized cautiously.



Diesel Forklifts

Internal Combustion forklifts have a higher carrying capacity compared to electric forklifts and are commonly utilized for outdoor applications. If your fleet usually runs on one kind of fuel, it might be a wise choice to buy an IC unit that uses the same fuel. They could function on diesel, gas or propane. Diesel is the most economical. IC forklifts have the advantage of being less expensive to operate and easy to refuel; then again, their operating cost on a per hour basis is higher. Most IC models cannot be utilized indoors.



Other Forklifts

Narrow-aisle electric forklifts are recommended for limited spaces within warehouses. They are constructed to pick up loads without having to position the lift facing the stacks. Rough terrain diesel forklifts have large tires for running on hard surfaces.

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