Choosing this or that engine type of forklift you have to consider the working conditions.
The main advantage of forklifts with internal combustion (diesel engine, gasoline or gas) is lower price. Another advantage of them - no need for charging, as opposed to electric forklift.
Common deficiencies of forklifts with internal combustion is the presence of exhaust gases, which limits the use of forklifts indoors
If you talk about the benefits of electric forklift truck before, it can be attributed to their lack of noise and exhaust heat, low operating costs.
The calculation of the cost of forklifts with internal combustion compared to electric forklifts trucks.
Period of work: operating shift duration 8 hours.
Forklift with internal combustion : 3,0 l / h × 8 h = 24 l
24l × 7 UAH / l = 168 UAH .
Electric forklift : To change just one battery 48 V, 480 A for 1 operating shift duration 8 hours
For the charge should be approximately
50KVt/h × 0,86 UAH / KVt/h = 43. UAH
Depreciation’s battery:
Number of cycles, at least, 1500
Battery price (for 2.5t): 33 000. UAH
The cost of one cycle: 22 UAH .
Now, the cost of operating shift duration 8 hours.
Forklift with internal combustion - 168 UAH
Electric forklift - 65 UAH
At work 5 days per week throughout the year (52 weeks) the cost of using Electric forklift is:
(168 - 65) × 5 × 52 = 26 780 UAH