THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF DIESEL FORKLIFTS

Diesel forklift trucks are extremely popular in manufacturing companies with large factories and warehouses. With high working efficiency, durable operation intensity and easy repair in case of breakdown, this forklift series brings customers many outstanding advantages. So, in the process of using, are there any disadvantages arising or not?

1. Advantaged of diesel forklifts

There are 4 easily noticeable characteristics as follows:

1.1. High work efficiency:

The lifting capacity of a diesel forklift is usually from 2 tons to 16 tons. For example, the Yale GDP25MX forklift has a capacity of 2.5 tons. Or the Yale GDP70UX6 series can lift goods up to 7 tons.

Not only that, the lifting height of the above models is up to 6,000mm which help to meet the diverse needs of each customer.

 

Yale Forklift GDP70UX6 - 7 tons with high capacity
Yale Forklift GDP70UX6 – 7 tons with high capacity

1.2. High stability:

Diesel forklifts have a lot of parts, but most are designed by Yale Forklifts to optimize repair and replacement time. The cost of repair when damage occurs or periodic maintenance is assessed as moderate in the price range.

Yale forklifts are manufactured with advanced technology, and are constantly updated such as turbocharger systems, fuel injection pumps,…Thereby providing customers with durability, increased operational efficiency.

1.3. Can work in a variety of environments:

Forklifts can be operated indoors or outdoors because of their weatherproof design. In addition, with a large-capacity engine, the truck can operate stably on steep terrains and uneven surfaces.

Diesel forklift is suitable to use in many different environments
Diesel forklift is suitable to use in many different environments

1.4. Capable of continuous operation:

In addition, diesel forklifts can operate continuously in many shifts and only need to stop to refuel, no need to spend time stopping and waiting for the battery to be charged like electric forklift trucks. Thereby optimizing work efficiency, minimizing interruptions to customers’ operations.

2.Disadvantages of diesel forklifts:

Besides, diesel forklifts also have many disadvantages. This is one of the factors that customers should consider before choosing to invest in a diesel forklift.

2.1. Requires higher level of maintenance:

Maintenance cost is cheap, but many parts require a higher level of maintenance. Especially with genuine trucks, forklift suppliers often recommend that customers should use genuine parts to synchronize the operations and avoid minor errors arising.

To ensure operational performance customer should do the maintenance regularly
To ensure operational performance customer should do the maintenance regularly

2.2. Create more emissions than electric forklifts:

Diesel oil when burned will produce a large amount of emissions. Especially forklifts that operate for a long time.

Because of that, the warehouse which is suitable for using diesel forklifts should be a large and well-ventilated area. At the same time, ensure good requirements for fire prevention or arrange to use forklifts for outdoor activities.

2.3. Create more emissions than electric forklifts:

The noise of diesel forklift trucks is also much louder than electric forklifts. Therefore, when operating for a long time, it will easily affect the driver’s health and can cause noise pollution which affects the warehouse.

Yale forklifts with different models, suitable for a variety of warehouse applications with optimal investment costs

Yale forklifts with different models, suitable for a variety of warehouse applications with optimal investment costs

Yale forklift – American brand has launched many series of diesel forklifts with the design and operating capacity suitable for a variety of warehouse and factory applications in Vietnam with prices suitable for each customer segment.

For more specific advice on material handling equipment, especially Yale forklifts, please contact Hotline: 0896.461.728 – Yale Forklifts Vietnam is ready to serve!

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