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Diesel or LPG engine

I'm think of buying a forklift the environment it will be working in will be dusty and hot & and the surface it will be driving on is not all level i'm familiar with diesel engines but a friend is trying to sell me on LPG any info would be helpful.
  • Posted 10 Oct 2011 05:33
  • By andrew_l
  • joined 18 Jul'10 - 4 messages
  • n/a, Jamaica
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thank you guys your information was helpful i stayed with the diesel and upgraded the air cleaner system thanks again.
  • Posted 17 Oct 2011 15:13
  • By andrew_l
  • joined 18 Jul'10 - 4 messages
  • n/a, Jamaica
Diesel work fine if you have an active duty cycle application where the engine speed is runs at a high level (1600 rpm or greater) a majority of time. If it is a stop and go application I would not recommend a diesel.
What every you decide make certain you have a good air cleaner system w/ high air intake & pre cleaner - it only takes one tablespoon of dirt in the air intake to wipe out and engine.
  • Posted 11 Oct 2011 02:23
  • By johnr_j
  • joined 3 Jun'06 - 1,452 messages
  • Georgia, United States
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andrew;
The combustion ignited engine does have a somewhat longer life expectancy then the spark ignited engine. The enviorment you are working in isn't what would be classified as normal but severe. Fuel distribution would be one factor along with any cost variables to consider.
  • Posted 10 Oct 2011 09:57
  • By MEngr
  • joined 15 Jan'11 - 247 messages
  • Missouri, United States

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