Tire Types
Cushion tires are normally considered solid tires with no tread pattern. These tires are designed for indoor smooth and solid surfaces. There are tread patterns available however, which are a lot suitable for various surface environments. The cushion tires are popular on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
On the other hand, pneumatic tires require air and have been specially designed for outdoor use on uneven ground and loose surfaces. 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 negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother manner. Many agricultural or mining applications and construction sites depend on these tires to be able to make certain the machinery could travel as safe and carefully as possible.
Lift Capacity and Lift Height
It is essential to know the maximum dimensions and weight of the loads you will be handling in order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed. Furthermore, you must know the maximum fork height required so as to rack or stack the loads. These factors, the lifting height as well as the load size, really affect the truck's lifting capacity. A larger size load could 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 load being lifted and the height. Utilizing different attachments can also affect the truck's overall capacity.
Mast Options
There are lots of different choices of masts available on the market. For example, there are quad, triple, double or single, the numbers indicate how many stages or sections the mast has. In various circumstances, you would not be required to make any choices as 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.