One: Speed

Fuel forklift trucks typically accelerate better than electric forklift trucks. Due to the responsive nature of the internal combustion engine, fuel forklifts 

take less time to accelerate from a standstill to operating speed. In some work scenarios that require frequent starting and stopping and high transport 

efficiency (e.g., container loading and unloading in ports, which require fast round trips between terminals and yards), fuel forklift trucks are able to 

reach the working speed faster, reduce transport time and improve the overall work efficiency.

Second, the endurance

Continuous working time

The range of fuel forklift trucks mainly depends on the size of the fuel tank and fuel supply. Generally speaking, fuel forklift trucks can work 

continuously for 8 - 10 hours or even longer after refuelling (the specific duration varies according to the forklift model and fuel tank capacity). In 

contrast, electric forklift trucks need to be recharged when the battery is depleted, which usually takes a few hours, and the battery life is usually 

around 6 - 8 hours, or even less if the truck is used intensively.

In some large industrial plants or logistics centres, forklift trucks may need to work continuously for a whole day or even longer. Fuel forklift trucks 

have more advantages in terms of range and do not need to be recharged as often as electric forklift trucks, which reduces the interruption of work 

caused by charging.

Refuelling Convenience and Range Stability

Fuel forklift trucks are relatively convenient to refuel, in the petrol station or fuel supply place can be quickly filled with fuel, and with the consumption 

of fuel, its power output is relatively stable, there will not be like an electric forklift battery power drop lead to power reduction. For example, when 

working in the field or remote areas, as long as there is fuel reserve, the fuel forklift can work continuously and stably, while the electric forklift may 

not work normally because of insufficient battery power.

Adaptable to a wide range of fuels, some fuel forklift trucks can use not only the traditional petrol and diesel as fuel, but also liquefied petroleum gas 

(LPG), liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other gaseous fuels. This diversity allows fuel forklift trucks to have more choices in different working 

environments and fuel supply conditions. For example, in areas with high environmental protection requirements or abundant gas resources, the use of 

gaseous fuel oil forklift trucks can ensure the power while reducing the pollution to the environment.

High maturity of power system