Types of Tires
Cushion tires are generally considered solid tires with no tread pattern. These tires are designed for indoor smooth and solid surfaces. There are tread patterns available however, which are a lot suitable for various surface environments. The cushion tires are popular on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
On the other hand, pneumatic tires need air and have been particularly designed for outdoor use on loose surfaces and uneven ground. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance too. This raises the center of gravity of the forklift and greatly reduces its rated lift capacity. Most often, pneumatic tires are utilized in rough terrain surroundings because of their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother manner. Numerous construction sites and mining or agricultural operations depend on these tires to be able to make sure the equipment could travel as carefully and safe as possible.
Lift Capacity and Lift Height
It is important to understand the maximum dimensions and weight of the loads you would be handling in order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed. In addition, you would have to know the maximum fork height required to be able to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the lifting height and the load size, really affect the truck's lifting capacity. A larger size load can move the vehicle's center of gravity and change the load combination. This reduces the equipment's lifting capacity as well as affects the load being lifted and the height. Utilizing various types of attachments can also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
On the market these days are various choices of forklift masts. These comprise: quad, triple, double and single masts. The number indicated the amount of sections on the mast. In different circumstances, you will not be needed to make any choices as the lift height would dictate the type of mast you would get, although, in trucks with really high lift heights, you can have an option.