18kg Automotive Propane Gas

The Calor 18kg forklift gas cylinder is the high-capacity automotive bottle for fleets running hard. Where a smaller cylinder has trucks queuing for a change mid-shift, this larger size keeps them moving for longer. It’s purpose-made for FLT use and burns cleaner and more efficiently than diesel, which means fewer fumes and better air quality around the warehouse or yard.

The cylinder stands around 82cm high and 30cm in diameter. It’s a taller bottle, so it carries more gas for extended run times, while staying manageable for a trained operator to change over and secure safely. That makes it a strong fit for large warehouses, distribution centres and industrial yards where forklifts are in near-constant use.

It’s well suited to high-demand shifts, both indoors and out, wherever the working space is properly ventilated. For sites with lighter or more occasional forklift use, the 12kg automotive bottle is the smaller, easier-to-handle alternative.

Refills work on a like-for-like exchange. You’ll need an empty 18kg automotive Calor cylinder ready to swap on delivery, or a Calor cylinder deposit added to your order if you’re starting from scratch. Fitting, connection and ventilation should follow Calor’s own guidance or your Gas Safe engineer rather than anything improvised on site.

Delivery is to our defined postcode area around Reading for a small fixed fee, so it’s worth checking your postcode is covered before you order. For trade accounts and regular fleet supply, call the yard on 0118 9242888 and we’ll set you up so your trucks aren’t waiting on gas.

FAQs

How is the 18kg forklift gas cylinder different from the 12kg?

The 18kg cylinder holds more gas for longer run times, so it suits busy fleets that change bottles often. The 12kg automotive bottle is shorter and lighter, which is easier for lighter or occasional forklift use. Both are Calor automotive propane on a like-for-like exchange.

Do I need to return an empty cylinder?

Yes. This is a refill on a like-for-like exchange, so you’ll need an empty 18kg automotive Calor cylinder ready to swap on delivery. If you don’t have one yet, add a Calor cylinder deposit at checkout and we’ll supply a full cylinder to start.

Is LPG forklift gas cleaner than diesel?

It burns cleaner than diesel, with fewer fumes and less odour, which is a real benefit for forklifts working indoors. For the exact emissions figures on your trucks, check Calor’s guidance or your equipment supplier rather than relying on a general claim.

Can you deliver forklift gas for a trade account?

Yes. We supply FLT gas across a defined set of postcodes around Reading, Berkshire and into parts of South Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, for a small fixed fee. Call the yard on 0118 9242888 to set up a trade account and check we cover your site.