Tire Types
Usually, cushion tires are solid tires which have no tread pattern. They are mostly made to be utilized on smooth and solid surfaces, usually 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.
On the other hand, 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. Lots of construction sites and mining or agricultural applications depend on these tires in order to make sure the machine can 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 know the maximum dimensions and weight of the loads you would be handling. Additionally, you will need to know the maximum fork height required in order 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 can move the center of gravity of the vehicle and change the load combination. This decreases the lifting capacity of the equipment and affects the height and the load being lifted. Utilizing various types of attachments could also affect the truck's overall capacity.
Mast Options
There are lots of different options of masts existing on the market. For example, there are quad, triple, double or single, the numbers indicate how many stages or sections the mast has. In different circumstances, you will not be needed to make any choices as the lift height will dictate the kind of mast you will get, although, in trucks with very high lift heights, you may have a choice.