When most of us think of forklifts, a number of different images may come to mind. Amongst them, though, is probably the propane almost all forklifts run off of. The tanks located at the back of these vehicles make it easy for them to hoist thousands of pounds high up into the air. Despite how much we associate one with the other, though, you may be interested in knowing that not all forklifts need this costly form of fuel in order to operate.
Electric forklifts are becoming increasingly popular, despite how non-traditional their fuel source is. As you’d expect, these vehicles are still rare, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of them in your own operation.
For one thing, using an electric forklift will mean you spend less money on propane, a fuel source that is only getting more expensive. This can mean a great reduction in overhead costs for your business.
Obviously, without propane on the premises, you have a lot less to worry about in terms of combustion and other types of accidents. The way that charging works with an electric forklift means that nothing can go wrong that would leave anyone harmed.
Using electricity doesn’t have to mean the forklift’s capabilities suffer either. They can lift just as much as their propane-fueled cousins and move just as quickly, again, all for less money.
If price is a concern for your company, Ri-Go Lift even has used electric forklifts for sale. Finding the right used electric forklift for sale won’t be difficult either, given their selection. Call 1-800-263-7580 to learn more. Of course, they also have used propane forklifts for sale too.
