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Diesel Forklifts
Diesel forklifts trucks are some of the toughest workhorses in the materials handling industry and as such, are suited to a wide range of applications. Designed to withstand tough, wet and dirty outdoor conditions, these forklifts are powered by a fuel that is not only easy to get hold of but straightforward to use too.

Suitable applications
Diesel-powered forklifts are for outside use. They are the best option if your forklift will be used to transfer items from one site location to another. They are also suited to container stuffing and moving goods into or out of external storage areas.

The benefits of using a diesel forklift

A durable forklift for outdoor applications
Powerful engines mean these forklifts perform better on gradients than LP gas or electric-powered forklifts
The most suited to towing duties
Built with more power than alternatives, giving better acceleration and increased lift speeds
No recharging required meaning the forklift can be kept in use
Cheaper than an electric forklift

Electric forklifts

Electric forklifts are the most environmentally friendly forklift when compared to diesel- and LP gas-powered forklifts. Their build means they are both quick and easy to manoeuvre. They are particularly suited for indoor use and for handling a wide range of unit loads including pallets, pallet boxes, and stillages.

Suitable applications
Electric forklifts are suitable for a wide range of indoor applications including lifting goods in and out of racking and moving loads at ground level around your site. They are also suited to production environments where you might need your forklift to bring supplies or components to a production line, or clear waste packaging and other production by-products. Electric forklifts are also suited to loading and unloading heavy goods vehicles.

The benefits of using an electric forklift

The most environmentally friendly type of forklift truck
Cleaner, easier and quieter to operate than other forklift types
Lighter weight and concentrated mass of battery means they are easier to manoeuvre than LP gas- and diesel-powered forklifts
Often cheaper to operate as re-charging an electric forklift’s battery is generally cheaper than a tank of diesel or a gas bottle
Cheaper to maintain than LP gas- and diesel-powered forklifts

LP Gas-powered forklifts
LP Gas-powered forklifts are extremely flexible and as such, are suited for both inside and outside usage. More environmentally friendly than diesel-powered models, these forklifts offer the power and performance necessary for more demanding work. Just like electric lift trucks, LP gas-powered forklifts are clean and quiet; yet do not require hours of recharging between shifts.

Suitable applications
LP Gas-powered forklifts are most suited to working in warehouse racking. They are also a great choice for loading goods vehicles and carrying goods between one site building to another. Also useful in delivering pallets of critical supplies to a production line – these forklifts are suitable for just about any materials handling task.

The benefits of using a gas-powered forklift

Cheaper than alternatives
Suitable for indoor and outdoor applications
Limited downtime as there is no battery to re-charge
Quieter and more environmentally friendly than diesel forklifts, but less so than electric forklifts
Best rates of acceleration, travel and lift speeds