Kinds of Tires
Cushion tires are usually considered solid tires with no tread pattern. These tires are made for indoor smooth and solid surfaces. There are tread patterns available however, which are more 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 uneven ground and loose surfaces. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance too. 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 because of their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. Numerous construction sites and agricultural or mining applications rely on these tires so as to make sure the machine is able to travel as safe and carefully as possible.
Lift Capacity and Lift Height
In order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed, it is vital to understand the maximum weight and dimensions of the loads you would be handling. Also, you should know the maximum fork height needed to be able to rack or stack the loads. These factors, the load size and the lifting height, greatly affect the lift capacity of the truck. A bigger size load is able to move the center of gravity of the vehicle and change the load combination. This decreases the equipment's lifting capacity and affects the height and the load being lifted. Utilizing different types of attachments can also affect the truck's overall capacity.
Mast Options
There are a lot of different options of masts available on the market. Like for example, there are quad, triple, double or single, the numbers indicate how many sections or stages the mast has. In various circumstances, you would not be required to make any choices since the lift height will dictate the type of mast you will get, although, in trucks with very high lift heights, you could have a choice.