Power Options

Forklifts can be powered by electricity or internal combustion. For rough terrain forklifts, internal combustion is the choice. This is because they work outdoors where conditions such as rain make electricity unsafe, and also because they usually handle large loads. Anything over 15,000 lbs requires internal combustion power. With the help of internal combustion power, rough terrain forklifts also have the speed and acceleration frequently needed in large work areas such as Wales construction sites.

Various types of fuel can be used for rough terrain forklifts in Wales. These include liquid propane, compressed natural gas, diesel fuel or gasoline. Fork lift operators in Wales usually make a choice based on both cost and the type of vehicles they are already operating. If you have storage facilities around Wales for one type of fuel you would be better to continue using that same type of fuel for your rough terrain forklift, rather than having to create separate storage facilities. If you don't operate any other forklift equipment, you may prefer to make a fuel choice based on cost. Gasoline costs are usually the highest, and diesel the lowest for rough terrain forklifts. While the need to provide them with fuel makes rough terrain forklifts more costly to run than electric forklifts, they cost less to buy as well as being faster and tougher for outdoor work in Wales.