Types of Tires
Normally, cushion tires are solid tires that have no tread pattern. They are mainly made to be used on smooth and solid surfaces, normally indoors. There are tread patterns available though, 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 require air and have been specially made for outdoor use on loose surfaces and uneven ground. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance too. This raises the forklift's center of gravity and greatly lessens its rated lift capacity. Most often, pneumatic tires are used in rough terrain surroundings because of their ability to navigate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. A lot of construction sites and mining or agricultural applications depend on these tires in order to make sure the machinery can travel as carefully and safe as possible.
Lift height and Lift Capacity
It is essential to understand the maximum dimensions and weight of the loads you would be handling in order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed. Additionally, you must know the maximum fork height needed so as to rack or stack 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 is able to move the center of gravity of the vehicle and change the load combination. This decreases the lifting capacity of the machine as well as affects the height and the load being lifted. Utilizing various attachments could also affect the truck's overall capacity.
Mast Options
On the market today are several different options of forklift masts. These comprise: quad, triple, double and single masts. The number indicated the amount of sections on the mast. In various circumstances, you will not be required to make any choices because the lift height would dictate the kind of mast you will get, although, in trucks with very high lift heights, you can have an alternative.