{"id":1788351,"date":"2017-12-18T18:36:20","date_gmt":"2017-12-18T23:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/staging_new\/what-to-look-for-when-estimating-your-forklift-propane-needs\/"},"modified":"2023-01-31T15:12:14","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T20:12:14","slug":"what-to-look-for-when-estimating-your-forklift-propane-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/what-to-look-for-when-estimating-your-forklift-propane-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Look For When Estimating Your Forklift Propane Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"JosefHave you ever wondered how much forklift propane<\/a> your fleet needs or if your forklift is getting the right amount of mileage out of a tank of propane? We’re going to try to take some of the mystery out of estimating your forklift propane needs so you’re never left with less supply than you need.<\/p>\n

Typical Forklift Propane Run Times<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most forklifts use 8 gallon tanks of forklift propane. This size tank should last for about 8 hours on a four-cylinder engine. Bigger engines will, of course, burn through fuel faster. The same 8 gallon tank will run out in perhaps, 6 hours or maybe even 4 hours if it’s an 8-cylinder engine. One way to extend your runtime on bigger engines like that is to buy bigger, 10-gallon tanks.<\/p>\n

Conditions That Can Cause You To Use More Forklift Propane Than Expected<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’re running propane forklifts, chances are you already know they can’t be beat in terms of fuel efficiency and cost containment. But if you’ve noticed that you aren’t getting the same amount of runtime out of a tank, it may be time to take a closer look at your forklift to try and identify the cause of increased fuel demands. Common reasons for reduced efficiency include:<\/p>\n