Tire Types
Cushion tires are normally considered solid tires with no tread pattern. These tires are made for indoor solid and smooth surfaces. There are tread patterns available however, that 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 need air and have been specifically designed for outdoor use on uneven ground and loose surfaces. 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 fashion. Numerous construction sites and agricultural or mining operations rely on these tires to be able to make sure the equipment is able to 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 will be handling in order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed. As well, you will have to know the maximum fork height needed to be able to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the load size as well as the lifting height, greatly affect the truck's lifting capacity. A bigger size load can move the vehicle's center of gravity and change the load combination. This decreases the machine's lifting capacity and affects the height and the load being lifted. Using various attachments could also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
There are a lot of different choices of masts existing on the market. For example, there are single, double, triple and quad, the numbers indicate how many sections or stages the mast has. In a variety of circumstances, you would not be needed to make any choices because the lift height will dictate the kind of mast you will get, although, in trucks with very high lift heights, you may have an alternative.