Types of Tires
Generally, cushion tires are solid tires that have no tread pattern. They are mostly made to be used on smooth and solid surfaces, typically indoors. There are tread patterns available however, that are a lot suitable for different surface environments. The cushion tires are popular on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
On the other hand, pneumatic tires require air and have been specially designed for outdoor use on uneven ground and loose surfaces. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance also. This raises the forklift's center of gravity and really lessens its rated lift capacity. Most often, pneumatic tires are utilized in rough terrain environments due to their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. Numerous construction sites and mining or agricultural operations rely on these tires in order to make sure the machinery is able to travel as carefully and safe as possible.
Lift height and Lift Capacity
In order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed, it is essential to know the maximum dimensions and weight of the loads you will be handling. As well, you must know the maximum fork height required so as to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the lifting height and the load size, greatly affect the truck's lifting capacity. A larger size load is able to move the vehicle's center of gravity and change the load combination. This reduces the lifting capacity of the machine and affects the load being lifted and the height. Utilizing different attachments could also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
On the market these days are several different choices of forklift masts. These comprise: single, double, triple and quad masts. The number indicated the amount of sections on the mast. In various circumstances, you will not be needed to make any choices since the lift height would dictate the kind of mast you would get, however, in trucks with very high lift heights, you may have a choice.