Class 2: Electric motor, narrow aisle trucks (solid tires).Class 1: Electric motor, sit-down rider, counterbalanced trucks (both solid and pneumatic tires).Propane forklifts have longer run times between refueling than electric alternatives and require very little refueling tim compared to natural gas-powered and electric forklifts.The forklift market has an established fuel delivery and cylinder exchange infrastructure for easy refueling.Propane forklifts maintain consistent, 100-percent power throughout operation, and faster ground speeds than electric forklifts.Propane cylinders can be stored and moved virtually anywhere within a work site. Propane forklifts can be used in indoor and outdoor applications.Built-in safety devices automatically shut off the flow of fuel in case of an accident. Propane forklift tanks, fuel lines, and carburetion components meet or exceed strict specifications.With propane, there is no spillage loss during refueling. Propane is a non-toxic, clean-burning fuel that can be used to safely power forklifts both indoors and outdoors.

factories and warehouses, representing the largest segment of the propane internal combustions engine market. Propane fuels 670,000 forklifts in the U.S. Numerous resources are available to assist propane forklift operators with the safe operation and maintenance of their equipment. Use our How-To Resource, which provides basic information on the regulation and shows you what is needed to comply. There are new regulations for propane forklifts operating in California, and the Western Propane Gas Association is here to help you and your customers comply.