What is an LPG forklift?

LPG stands for liquid petroleum gas and is more commonly used for things like BBQ grills and cooking, gas fired but it is also used as an engine fuel. Unlike fuels like diesel it can be stored almost indefinitely without degradation.

The advantages of using LPG Forklifts over Diesel and Electric Forklifts

First and foremost it is financial. Upfront costs associated with LPG forklifts are much lower than electric, with no need to purchase costly batteries and recharging bays. Recharging bays also take up valuable space in your warehouse. LPG are generally cheaper to run than diesel forklifts.

Emissions

LPG is much cleaner than diesel, this also means that engine life is longer. if you are using your forklift a lot in the entrance areas to a warehouse than diesel can leave sooty deposits within the warehouse so when handling food and textiles in particular you might want to go for LPG or Electric.

Power & Flexibility

LPG is quicker to refuel compared to Diesel and of course much faster than recharging batteries. LPG also stand head and shoulders above Diesel and electric forklifts in terms of power to weight as they have more responsive engines meaning they can adapt to take on a number of tasks.

LPG are ideal where you need to use a fork lift inside and outside and for prolonged periods.

New Forklift Trucks Preston

Premier Lift Trucks for the past 6 years have been importing the Goodsense range of forklift trucks from China, the range comprises of Diesel / Electric and Gas counterbalanced fork trucks from 1.5 Ton to 48 Ton as well as a range of warehousing equipment.