Why do most forklifts use diesel?

There are two types of forklifts in terms of power source, one is internal combustion forklifts and the other is electric forklifts. Internal combustion forklifts are what we usually call oil forks. Some are fueled by diesel and some are fueled by gasoline, but most are fueled by diesel. Why? The reasons are as follows.

Diesel forklifts can be divided into three categories: electric diesel forklifts, warehouse forklifts and internal combustion forklifts.

1. Electric diesel forklifts.

The motor is used as power and the battery is used as energy. The load capacity is 1.0~4.8 tons, and the working slot width is generally 3.5~5.0m. Due to its pollution-free and low noise, it is widely used in working environments with high environmental requirements, such as medicine, food and other industries. Since each battery generally needs to be charged after working for about 8 hours, it is necessary to equip it with a spare battery for multi-shift work, and the workplace should have a special charging place.

2. Warehouse diesel forklift.

Warehouse forklifts are mainly used for warehouse cargo handling. Except for a few warehouse forklifts (such as manual pallet forklifts) that are driven by manpower, the rest are driven by motors. Motors are widely used in the warehousing industry because of their compact structure, flexible movement, light weight and good environmental performance. When working in multiple shifts, forklifts driven by motors need to be equipped with backup batteries, and there should be a special charging place in the workplace.

3. Internal combustion engine diesel forklift.

Internal combustion forklifts are divided into heavy forklifts, ordinary internal combustion forklifts, container forklifts and side forklifts. Generally, gasoline, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas or natural gas engines are used as power, with large load capacity, generally carrying more than 5 tons. Considering exhaust emissions and noise, they are usually used in outdoor places where there are no special requirements for exhaust emissions and noise. Due to the convenience of refueling, long-term continuous operation can be achieved and work in harsh environments.

4. Diesel has a low ignition point, is relatively safe, and is not easy to cause fire.

5. Diesel engines do not require carburetors and ignition devices, and these two parts are prone to failure, so in comparison, the failure rate is low, and the diesel engine has a simple structure and is easy to maintain.

6. Diesel engine exhaust pollutes the environment less than gasoline engines, especially the carbon monoxide content is lower, which is less harmful to the human body.