Types of Tires
Cushion tires are normally considered solid tires with no tread pattern. These tires are designed for indoor solid and smooth surfaces. There are tread patterns available though, which are more suitable for different surface environments. The cushion tires are common on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
On the other hand, pneumatic tires require air and have been particularly designed 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. Most often, pneumatic tires are used in rough terrain environments due to their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. Numerous construction sites and mining or agricultural operations depend on these tires so as to make sure the machine is able to travel as safe and carefully as possible.
Lift height and Lift Capacity
In order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed, it is important to understand the maximum weight and dimensions of the loads you will be handling. What's more, you should know the maximum fork height required so as to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the lifting height as well as the load size, greatly affect the lift capacity of the truck. A larger size load can move the center of gravity of the vehicle and change the load combination. This decreases the lifting capacity of the equipment as well as affects the height and the load being lifted. Using various 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 different circumstances, you will not be required to make any choices because the lift height will dictate the kind of mast you will get, although, in trucks with really high lift heights, you may have a choice.