What Are Forklift Propane Services?

Written on: January 8, 2024

Full-service propane cylinder filling and exchanges for your business.

The world’s first forklift went into service in 1917, and almost immediately, people began improving on the original design. By the 1920s, forklifts incorporated hydraulic parts and a vertical lifting cantilever. By the 1930s, forklifts were an integral part of U.S. manufacturing and distribution.

Today’s forklifts come with several power options. Some are powered by gasoline or diesel, and others are electric. Propane has powered forklifts since the 1950s, and it remains a popular fuel. Georgia Gas Distributors is proud to provide comprehensive forklift propane services in Clayton, Brookhaven, East Point, Hapeville and other communities around the Metro Atlanta area.

Advantages of Propane Forklifts

Propane forklifts have considerable advantages over gasoline, diesel and electric alternatives. Consider the following benefits:

• A well-maintained propane forklift will meet or exceed nationwide indoor air quality standards, so unlike diesel and gas vehicles, they can run safely inside.
• Electric forklifts can’t operate well in wet conditions, but propane forklifts can work outdoors in the rain without issue.
• Electric forklifts “fade” as their power runs low. They lose lifting capacity and have difficulty going up inclines with heavy loads. Propane forklifts maintain full power to the last bit of fuel.
• There are no long re-charging periods like you get with electric forklifts. Just swap out the propane cylinders, and you’re back to work.
• The upfront costs of a propane forklift fleet are typically lower than those of an electric forklift fleet. You won’t need to pay for pricy items like additional batteries or charging stations.
• As a predominately American-made fuel, propane’s price point is generally lower than diesel and gasoline.

Forklift Propane Services from Georgia Gas Distributors

To get the most from your propane-powered fleet of forklifts, you need to have a dependable and responsive fuel partner. For Metro Atlanta companies, that partner is Georgia Gas Distributors. We have a comprehensive forklift propane services program that makes fueling your vehicles totally stress-free.

The propane cylinders we provide come in both 33- and 44-pound sizes. We can set up on-site cages and storage racks and provide safety training for your staff. Then, we will set up a cylinder delivery plan tailored to your schedule — whether that be daily, weekly, monthly or on a “will-call” basis. Our propane cylinder delivery drivers are always friendly and professional, and safety is the top priority for us. We continually check our cylinders for leaks and damage.

If you have any questions as a forklift propane customer, Georgia Gas Distributors is available to provide support and can arrange 24-hour emergency service when needed.

Finally, you can come to us at the Georgia Gas Distributors plant (open Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) for propane cylinder refills and repair. We’re located at:

Georgia Gas Distributors
1475 Old Chattahoochee Ave. NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

Take advantage of the efficiency, productivity and affordability that propane forklifts provide. Reach out to Georgia Gas Distributors to get started. Our team members are standing by to assist you.