Forklift Gas Bottle: 15kg Gas Bottle – 18kg Gas Bottle
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Forklifts use liquid withdrawal gas bottles mounted horizontally.
18kg Gas Bottle – 15kg Gas Bottle Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
An aluminium 15kg forklift gas bottle (15kg gas cylinder) is 735mm in height, 305mm in diameter, has a cylinder capacity of 29.4 litres, an empty weight of 9.7kg and a full weight of 24.7kg (29.4 litres).
A steel 18kg forklift gas bottle (18kg gas cylinder) is 830mm in height, 310mm in diameter, has a cylinder capacity of 35.3 litres, an empty weight of 18.0kg and a full weight of 36.0kg.
| Forklift Gas Bottle Dimensions | 15kg Forklift Gas Bottle: Aluminium | 18kg Forklift Gas Bottle: Steel |
|---|---|---|
| Forklift Gas Bottle Diameter | 305 mm | 310 mm |
| Forklift Gas Bottle Height | 735 mm | 830 mm |
| Forklift Gas Bottle Volume/Capacity | 29.4 litres | 35.3 litres |
| Forklift Gas Bottle Tare Weight | 9.7 kg | 18.0 kg |
| Forklift Gas Bottle Full Weight | 24.7 kg | 36.0 kg |
| Forklift Gas Bottle Energy Content | 181MJ | 417MJ |
15kg gas bottle (15kg gas cylinder) & 18kg forklift gas bottle dimensions shown are approximate.
Actual forklift gas bottle dimensions may vary slightly. Forklift gas bottle weights vary by manufacturer.
Capacity is based on 1.96 litres per kg of LPG.
How Many Litres of LPG are in a 15kg Gas Bottle – 18kg Gas Bottle?
There are 29.4 litres of LPG in a 15kg forklift gas bottle (liquid withdrawal cylinder). There are 35.3L litres of LPG in a 18kg forklift gas bottle. A good conversion rate to remember for cylinder capacity is that 1 kilogram is approximately equal to 1.96 litre of LPG.
One cylinder should last approximately 6-7 hours, depending on the size of the forklift engine.
How Much Does a Forklift Gas Bottle Weigh?
An aluminium forklift gas bottle weighs 24.7 kg full (29.4 litres) and 24.7 kg empty.
A steel forklift gas bottle weighs 36kf full (35.3 litres) and 18kg empty.
15kg Gas Bottle – Aluminium Forklift Gas Bottle
9kg gas bottle dimensions include a height of 735mm, a width of 305mm and a volume of 29.4L
15kg forklift gas bottle is a standard forklift gas bottle size in Australia. This is the most popular of the forklift gas bottles in our program.
15kg Gas Bottle Dimensions:
Nominal Cylinder Capacity: 15kg gas bottle
Nominal Volume: 29.4L
15kg Gas Bottle Diameter: 305mm
BBQ Gas Bottle Height: 735mm
BBQ Gas Bottle Tare (empty) Weight: 9.7kg
18kg Gas Bottle – Steel Forklift Gas Bottle
18kg gas bottle dimensions include a height of 830mm, a width of 310mm and a volume of 35.3L
18kg forklift gas bottle is a standard forklift gas bottle size in Australia.
18kg Gas Bottle Dimensions:
Nominal Cylinder Capacity: 18kg gas bottle
Nominal Volume: 35.3L
18kg Gas Bottle Diameter: 310mm
BBQ Gas Bottle Height: 830mm
BBQ Gas Bottle Tare (empty) Weight: 18kg
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