Tire Types
Cushion tires are generally considered solid tires with no tread pattern. These tires are made for indoor solid and smooth surfaces. There are tread patterns available though, that are a lot suitable for various surface environments. The cushion tires are common on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
However, pneumatic tires need air and have been specifically made for outdoor use on uneven ground and loose surfaces. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance as well. This raises the center of gravity of the forklift and really lessens its rated lift capacity. More often than not, pneumatic tires are utilized in rough terrain surroundings due to their ability to navigate uneven surfaces in a smoother manner. Many construction sites and mining or agricultural operations depend on these tires in order to make sure the machinery could travel as safe and carefully 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. Moreover, you must know the maximum fork height required in order to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the lifting height as well as the load size, really affect the truck's lifting capacity. A bigger size load can move the center of gravity of the vehicle and change the load combination. This reduces the lifting capacity of the equipment and affects the load being lifted and the height. Utilizing different kinds of attachments can also affect the truck's overall capacity.
Mast Options
On the market nowadays are several different options of forklift masts. These comprise: single, double, triple and quad masts. The number indicated the amount of sections on the mast. In a variety of circumstances, you will not be required to make any choices since the lift height will dictate the type of mast you would get, although, in trucks with very high lift heights, you may have a choice.