Forklifts

Propane Forklifts: Affordable, Resilient, Sustainable

Propane forklifts play an important role in decarbonizing the forklift market today. Businesses need access to all clean energy options for their operations. Commercial and industrial organizations that depend on clean, reliable propane forklifts to keep their businesses running are concerned that regulatory efforts are underway to potentially minimize propane forklifts in California.

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Low Cost of Operation

Capital costs for propane forklifts are 30% lower than those for electric, when factoring in refueling and recharging – allowing businesses to save money for hiring employees or other business investments.

Propane cylinders last 3 times longer than batteries and are not prone to shortened lifespans associated with too high or low of a battery charge.

Propane customers are not subject to the double-digit increases in electricity rates experienced by many California utility customers over the past few years.

Resiliency & Reliability

Millions of Californians have experienced utility power disruptions in recent years. These blackouts are unpredictable and expensive for business operations. Propane is not subject to power shut-offs. Propane forklift users enjoy uninterrupted power.

Propane forklifts provide 24-7 operation, with one cylinder covering an entire 8+ hour shift. No need to invest in two electric forklifts for businesses for longer shifts. Propane forklifts alleviate downtime for recharging or cooling batteries so businesses get the job done.

Propane forklifts are more durable than other alternative fuel forklifts, giving operators the power to perform.

Carbon Neutrality

Renewable propane provides a sustainable energy solution and an important component to carbon neutrality goals. Renewable propane is derived from sources like animal fat and vegetable oil. Renewable propane is available today, with more volume produced every year.

The propane industry continues to innovate. Near zero emission (NZE) engine forklifts provide NOx reductions 90% cleaner that the Federal EPA standard.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recognizes renewable propane for its clean air benefits. Propane & renewable propane generates carbon credits for forklifts in the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program.