AmeriGas - America's Propane Company - Motor Fuel / Forklift Programs

Motor (Vehicle) Fuel
Industrial Truck (Forklift)

Industrial Truck (Forklift)
Thousands of people make propane their forklift fuel choice because it is the safe, cost-effective, clean and reliable solution to their energy needs. Propane has a cost advantage over electricity, diesel or gasoline-powered lifts, and emits less carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, particulates and nitrous oxide than gasoline or diesel.

AmeriGas is the dependable, expert source you need for all your forklift needs. We automatically deliver propane to your door, offer competitive rates and flexible billing options, provide your staff customized safety training and guarantee you 100% satisfaction. Propane-powered forklifts meet National Fire Protection Association and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. We also offer cash rewards to forklift dealers who refer their customers to AmeriGas through our Forklift Dealer Referral program.

Click here and discover why AmeriGas propane is the forklift fuel of choice.

The Environmental Advantage

Propane is clean burning and safe to use indoors because of its gaseous state and simple chemical structure.
A propane forklift carries its fuel in a sealed, pressure-tight system, eliminating a significant source of secondary pollution found with gasoline- and diesel-fueled forklifts. Propane forklifts operate with emissions well below standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) when properly maintained.
Research studies have proven that properly maintained propane engines produce significantly fewer carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon, particulate matter and nitrogen oxide emissions than gasoline- or diesel-fueled forklifts.

Top-Notch Performance

Propane-powered forklifts outperform electric forklifts in indoor and outdoor applications. They consistently demonstrate the ability to lift, push and pull heavy loads at full capacity, up and down inclines, for a longer time and with improved ground speed when compared with electric lifts.
Propane-powered forklifts provide consistent power 24 hours a day. Compressed natural gas-powered trucks take six hours to refill after as little as two hours of operation, and electric forklifts can take up to eight hours to recharge. It takes only five minutes to change a propane cylinder.
Please click here and understand why propane is preferred over gasoline, diesel and electric for forklift operations.

The Cost-Effective Solution

Propane-powered forklifts have a cost advantage over electricity-, diesel- or gasoline-powered lifts. Propane forklifts have a lower purchase price and studies show that they require less maintenance over time.
Propane-powered vehicles have less carbon build-up than gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles. Spark plugs and engine oil last much longer contributing to propane engines lasting up to twice as long as gasoline engines do.

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