Kinds of Tires
Cushion tires are usually 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 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 specifically made for outdoor use on loose surfaces and uneven ground. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance too. 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 fashion. A lot of construction sites and agricultural or mining applications depend on these tires so as to make sure the machine can travel as safe and carefully as possible.
Lift height and Lift Capacity
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. Moreover, you must know the maximum fork height required so as to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the load size as well as 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 reduces the machine's lifting capacity and affects the load being lifted and the height. Utilizing various attachments could also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
On the market nowadays are various choices of forklift masts. These consist of: 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 would get, although, in trucks with really high lift heights, you may have a choice.