LPG & Gas Forklift Service

On-site repair and tune-up service for LPG and gasoline-powered forklifts. Fuel system, ignition, and full engine coverage, performed at your facility.

LPG and gas forklifts share a lot of mechanical ground, but the fuel system on an LPG unit (regulator, vaporizer, lock-off valve) has its own failure patterns. Apex services both fuel types, from common tune-up work to full engine repair.
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Common Issues We Fix

starting

Hard starting or won't start

Fuel supply, ignition, battery, or starter problems.

power

Loss of power

Fuel restriction, ignition timing, compression, or exhaust issues.

stalling

Rough idle, stalling, or surging

Fuel system, ignition, or vacuum leak problems.

LPG

LPG-specific issues

Regulator failure, vaporizer problems, lock-off valve issues, propane system leaks.

Controller

Carburetor or fuel injection problems

On gas units, fuel delivery and metering issues.

fuel

Excessive fuel use or emissions

Combustion problems, fuel system issues, or component wear.

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LPG & Gas Service Scope

Brands We Service

And many more. If it runs, we can service it.

Toyota
Brand 2
Yale
Clark
JLG
Skytrack
Attec
Bobcat
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How an LPG or Gas Service Call Works

Call

Call or request service

Tell us the equipment, the fuel type, the symptoms, and the location.

diagnosis

On-site diagnosis

A technician runs the diagnostic on-site, identifying the actual fault before parts are ordered.

Approved

Approved repair

We confirm scope and cost before any work continues. Most repairs are completed on-site; specialty parts take a couple of business days.

Where We Work

Based in Belen. Serving Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and surrounding communities, with statewide service when the job requires it. An on-site service fee applies, with drive time charged for jobs outside city limits.

Location
Location

Apex Forklift Solutions, LLC
2579 State Highway 47, Belen, NM 87002

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a propane forklift struggle to start in cold weather?

Cold temperatures can drop tank pressure and cause the regulator itself to freeze, both of which restrict fuel flow to the engine. Warming the tank and regulator often solves it, but if it keeps happening, Apex Forklift Solutions can check whether the regulator needs servicing or replacing.

A failing regulator, a clogged fuel filter, and a nearly empty tank can all cause the same loss of power, so it’s not something you can diagnose by feel alone. Apex Forklift Solutions checks fuel pressure and inspects the regulator, lines, and filter on-site to isolate the actual cause before recommending a fix.

Most gas and propane forklifts benefit from a tune-up covering plugs, filters, and fluids every 200 to 250 hours of operation, similar to the interval for other engine systems. Apex Forklift Solutions can fold this into a scheduled maintenance visit so it doesn’t get missed between repairs.

Propane has no natural odor, so manufacturers add a rotten egg smell specifically so a leak can be detected. If you smell it, the forklift should be shut down and the area ventilated right away. Apex Forklift Solutions can inspect the fittings, hoses, and lock-off valve afterward to find and repair the source.

The underlying engine work is similar, but the fuel delivery systems are different, so the specific diagnostic steps and parts aren’t interchangeable between the two. Apex Forklift Solutions services both carbureted and fuel-injected gas units, and identifies which system your forklift uses before starting the repair.

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