Tire Types
Cushion tires are generally considered solid tires with no tread pattern. These tires are made for indoor smooth and solid surfaces. There are tread patterns available though, which 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 specifically 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 reduces its rated lift capacity. Most often, pneumatic tires are utilized in rough terrain environments because of their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother manner. Numerous mining or agricultural operations and construction sites depend on these tires to be able to make sure the equipment could travel as carefully and safe as possible.
Lift Capacity and Lift Height
It is essential to know the maximum weight and dimensions of the loads you will be handling in order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed. What's more, you should know the maximum fork height needed in order to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the lifting height as well as the load size, really affect the lift capacity of the truck. A larger size load can 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 different types of attachments could also affect the truck's overall capacity.
Mast Options
On the market these days are several different choices of forklift masts. These include: single, double, triple and quad masts. The number indicated the amount of sections on the mast. In different circumstances, you would not be required to make any choices as the lift height would dictate the kind of mast you will get, although, in trucks with very high lift heights, you could have a choice.