Keep your equipment moving effectively

There is more to properly using and operating a forklift than simply turning it on and off and driving it safely from point A to point B. It is equally important to know how to use the machinery efficiently and effectively so that you can get the most out of your forklift propane.

Businesses that use forklifts

The list of businesses and industries that count on forklifts and forklift propane to get their day-to-day duties done is quite extensive. Forklifts are an essential piece of equipment for:

• The agricultural industry
• Warehouses, manufacturers and distribution centers
• Retail and grocery stores
• Recycling facilities
• The construction industry
• Paving companies

While these industries and businesses differ, our guess it that anyone who uses a forklift in their place of work to get a job done wants to be getting that job as efficiently as possible.

Ways to increase the efficiency of propane forklifts

The good news is that propane itself is an incredibly efficient fuel. The better news is that there are things forklift operators can do to make their propane-powered forklifts even more efficient.

Here are some suggestions that will help you get the most out of your forklifts and your forklift propane:

• Know how to use your propane forklift responsibility: This, of course, helps keep everyone safe, but it also helps to maximize forklift propane efficiency. Examples of this include not leaving a forklift running when it’s not being used and avoiding excessive acceleration, both of which can help reduce consumption of forklift propane and help keep everyone out of harms way.
• Be strategic when planning out driving routes: Avoid driving during rush hours and high traffic times. Don’t have multiple people drive the same routes throughout the day. Check in with your employees to discuss any potential unnecessary driving. All of this optimizes your forklift propane!
• Properly maintain your forklifts: Performing proper maintenance on your forklifts can help decrease the amount of forklift propane you have to use. Regular maintenance should include inspecting and cleaning your forklift’s air filters, monitoring oil levels and checking tire pressure. Forklifts that are well maintained operate at peak efficiency and don’t have to work as hard as they otherwise would.

Propane forklifts are able to operate at their full capacity until their forklift propane is completely gone (this is different than electric forklifts which slow down as their battery power dies down). You can help them operate at peak efficiency by following the above helpful tips!

Sierra Propane as your forklift cylinder provider

If your Arizona or New Mexico based business needs to power forklifts, know that you can count on the professionals at Sierra Propane to help. We’ve been delivering propane throughout the region for 40 years and will be happy to be your forklift cylinder provider!

Our team can set up a safe and convenient propane cylinder station right at your work site and train all your employees to use it safely and correctly. Alternatively, we offer a forklift cylinder exchange program where we can arrange an automatic exchange schedule for you to swap out your cylinders.

Keep your forklifts moving with Sierra Propane. Contact us today to start receiving the forklift propane you need for your fleet!