Forklift Gas Bottles for Forklift Truck
15kg Gas Bottle – 18kg Gas Bottle
See our forklift gas bottles for forklift trucks for more info on your forklift gas bottle delivery options for 15kg gas bottle & 18kg gas bottle supply.
A gas bottle for forklift is a liquid withdrawal forklift gas bottle mounted horizontally.
Forklift Gas – Forklift Gas Bottle Refill
Forklift gas in Australia is propane.
Forklift gas is supplied as either gas bottle exchange or as bulk forklift gas for onsite forklift gas bottle refill.
18kg Gas Bottle – 15kg Gas Bottle Measurements, Weights & Capacities
The gas bottle measurements of an aluminium 15kg forklift gas bottle (15kg gas cylinder) is 735mm in height, 305mm in diameter, has a forklift gas capacity of 29.4 litres, an empty weight of 9.7kg and a full weight of 24.7kg (29.4 litres).
The gas bottle measurements of a steel 18kg forklift gas bottle (18kg gas cylinder) is 830mm in height, 310mm in diameter, has a forklift gas 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 forklift gas bottle) & 18kg gas bottle (18kg forklift gas bottle) dimensions shown are approximate.
Actual forklift gas bottle measurements may vary slightly. Forklift gas bottle weights vary by manufacturer.
Forklift gas capacity is based on 1.96 litres per kg of LPG.
How Many Litres of Forklift Gas are in a 15kg Gas Bottle – 18kg Gas Bottle?
There are 29.4 litres of forklift gas in a 15kg forklift gas bottle (liquid withdrawal cylinder).
There are 35.3L litres of forklift gas 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 forklift gas bottle 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 24.7kg full (29.4 litres) and 24.7 kg empty.
A steel forklift gas bottle weighs 36kg full (35.3 litres) and 18kg empty.
15kg Gas Bottle – Aluminium Forklift Gas Bottle
15kg gas bottle dimensions include a height of 735mm, a width of 305mm and a forklift gas volume of 29.4L
15kg forklift gas bottle size is the standard gas bottle for forklift in Australia.
This is the most popular of the forklift gas bottles in our program.
15kg Gas Bottle Dimensions:
Nominal Capacity: 15kg gas bottle
Nominal Forklift Gas Volume: 29.4L
15kg Forklift Gas Bottle Diameter: 305mm
15kg Forklift Gas Bottle Height: 735mm
15kg Forklift 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 forklift gas volume of 35.3L
18kg forklift gas bottle size is also a standard gas bottle for forklift in Australia.
18kg Gas Bottle Dimensions:
Nominal Cylinder Capacity: 18kg gas bottle
Nominal Forklift Gas Volume: 35.3L
18kg Forklift Gas Bottle Diameter: 310mm
18kg Forklift Gas Bottle Height: 830mm
18kg Forklift Gas Bottle Tare (empty) Weight: 18kg
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