Tire Types
Usually, cushion tires are solid tires which have no tread pattern. They are mainly designed to be used on smooth and solid surfaces, normally indoors. There are tread patterns available though, which are a lot suitable for different surface environments. The cushion tires are common on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
However, pneumatic tires require air and have been particularly designed for outdoor use on loose surfaces and uneven ground. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance as well. This raises the forklift's center of gravity 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 agricultural or mining operations and construction sites rely on these tires so as to make certain the equipment could travel as carefully and safe as possible.
Lift height and Lift Capacity
In order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed, it is essential to understand the maximum dimensions and weight of the loads you will be handling. Additionally, you would need to know the maximum fork height needed to be able to rack or stack the loads. These factors, the lifting height as well as the load size, greatly affect the truck's lifting capacity. A larger size load can move the vehicle's center of gravity and change the load combination. This decreases the equipment's lifting capacity and affects the load being lifted and the height. Using different attachments can also affect the truck's overall capacity.
Mast Options
On the market these days are various options of forklift masts. These comprise: quad, triple, double and single masts. The number indicated the amount of sections on the mast. In different circumstances, you will not be needed 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 can have an alternative.