Posted: February 10, 2025

Forklift Propane vs. Electric: Which Is the Better Choice for Your Business?

If productivity is what you are looking for, consider forklift propane

Most, if not all, business owners want to make the best decisions and choices for their business. Sometimes (depending on exactly what type of business we’re talking about here) that decision has to do with whether or not to use forklift propane.

Forklift propane is becoming increasingly popular for businesses here in East Texas and nationwide. The fuel’s growing popularity is, in part, thanks to all of the advantages and benefits they offer, especially compared to an electric forklift.

How forklift propane is good for your business

We’ll cut right to the chase – forklift propane can work wonders for your business by boosting productivity and efficiency and helping to create a safer workspace. Let’s look at some specifics:

• Since propane burns more cleanly and produces fewer carbon emissions than both traditional gasoline and diesel fuel, it is considered safe for indoor use. Therefore, forklift propane is the ideal choice for many worksites that rely on forklifts to get certain jobs done such as factories, distribution centers and warehouses.
• Electric forklifts have pretty severe limitations (on top of not being great for indoor use). For example, they really can’t be operated in wet conditions. On the other hand, propane-powered forklifts are able to take on and work at maximum power in any types of weather.
• Once the battery in an electric forklift dies, you have to wait around for a considerable amount of time for this battery to recharge and be ready to power your forklift again. In turn, this slows down workflow and decreases productivity. Refueling a forklift that is powered by propane is a quick and easy process that requires no downtime and has virtually no impact on one’s ability to get work done. On top of that, forklift propane helps a forklift run at maximum power until every last drop of propane has been used up.
• Propane-powered forklifts are able to lift and carry heavier loads of materials than their electric counterparts.
• Propane in general helps whatever appliances or equipment it is powering to operate more efficiently, including forklifts. This boost in efficiency helps with any company’s bottom line.
• Let’s say your electric forklift dies in the middle of a blackout. You will be out of luck and with a non-working forklift until the power returns. However, propane-powered forklifts don’t need electricity to run so your business operations can carry on as usual.

Keep your company’s forklift up and running with forklift propane from Buster Brown Propane

Businesses throughout East Texas can count on Buster Brown for dependable and customized forklift propane services.

We offer two options when it comes to forklift propane:

1. Refill station installations: Customers who select this option get a propane cylinder refill station installed at their worksite. This makes refueling seamless and convenient.
2. On-site forklift cylinder refills: No need to worry about your company’s forklifts never being ready to go or transporting your cylinders to an off-site location when they need a refill with on-site forklift cylinder refills from Buster Brown. We bring full cylinders directly to you and make sure you are always fully stocked.

Keep your business up and running with forklift propane from Buster Brown. Contact our commercial propane team today to partner with us on your company’s fuel needs.