Electric Forklift Vs. Diesel Forklift
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 less to use. IC machinery are suitable for outdoor use and are faster to refuel.
Electric Forklifts
For indoor applications, where the quality of air is a concern, the electric forklift is the ideal equipment you could use since it produces no exhaust. Electric forklifts are not noisy and clean. They are 20 - 40 percent more expensive to buy compared to IC lifts, but the per-hour operating cost of electric models is a lot less. The disadvantage is that batteries need 16 hours to charge and cool down, so the purchase of an extra set of batteries is suggested. Electric lifts are not limited to indoor use, but when used outdoors they should be used cautiously.
Diesel Forklifts
Internal Combustion forklifts have a higher carrying capacity than electric forklifts and are usually utilized for outdoor applications. If your fleet usually runs on one type of fuel, it may be a wise idea to purchase an IC unit that uses the same kind of fuel. They could function on propane, diesel or gas. Diesel is the least expensive. IC forklifts have the advantage of being easy to refuel and cheaper to operate; nonetheless, their per-hour cost to operate is higher. Nearly all IC models cannot be utilized indoors.
Other Kinds of Forklifts
Narrow-aisle electric forklifts are recommended for limited spaces in warehouses. They are designed to pick up loads without having to face the lift towards the stacks. Rough terrain diesel forklifts have big tires for running on hard surfaces.