Diesel Forklifts Vs. Electric Forklifts
Forklifts could function one of two ways, either by internal combustion (IC) motor or by electric motor. Electric forklifts are best for use indoors and cost a lot less to operate. IC machinery are suitable for use outdoors and are faster to refuel.
Electric Forklifts
For indoor applications, where air quality is a problem, the electric forklift is the ideal machinery you can utilize because it produces no exhaust. Electric forklifts are clean and quiet. They are 20% to 40% more expensive to buy than IC lifts, but the per-hour operating cost of electric models is lower. The disadvantage is that batteries require 16 hours to charge and cool down, so purchasing an extra set of batteries is recommended. Electric lifts are not limited for use indoors, but when utilized outdoors they must be utilized carefully.
Diesel Forklifts
Internal Combustion forklifts are for outdoor applications, and their carrying capacity is higher than electric forklifts. If your fleet normally operates on one kind of fuel, it might be a good choice to buy an IC unit that uses the same fuel. They can run on propane, diesel or gas. Diesel is the most economical. IC forklifts have the advantage of being easy to refuel and less expensive to operate; then again, their per-hour cost to operate is higher. The majority of IC models cannot be utilized indoors.
Other Types of Forklifts
Inside warehouses where there are limited spaces, the narrow aisle electric forklift is most suitable. They are constructed to pick up loads without having to face the lift towards the stacks. Rough terrain diesel forklifts have huge tires for running on difficult surfaces.