Kinds of Tires
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, 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 need air and have been particularly made for outdoor use on uneven ground and loose surfaces. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance also. This raises the center of gravity of the forklift and greatly lessens its rated lift capacity. More often than not, pneumatic tires are used in rough terrain surroundings due to their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. Lots of agricultural or mining applications and construction sites depend on these tires in order to make sure the machine can travel as safe and carefully as possible.
Lift height and Lift Capacity
It is important to understand the maximum weight and dimensions 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 needed to be able to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the load size and the lifting height, really affect the truck's lifting capacity. A bigger size load can move the center of gravity of the vehicle and change the load combination. This reduces the machine's lifting capacity as well as affects the load being lifted and the height. Utilizing various attachments could also affect the truck's overall capacity.
Mast Options
On the market these days are various choices of forklift masts. These consist of: quad, triple, double and single masts. The number indicated the amount of sections on the mast. In a variety of circumstances, you will not be required to make any choices since the lift height will dictate the kind of mast you will get, however, in trucks with really high lift heights, you can have an option.