Types of Tires
Generally, cushion tires are solid tires which have no tread pattern. They are mostly made to be used on smooth and solid surfaces, usually indoors. There are tread patterns available however, which are more suitable for different surface environments. The cushion tires are popular on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
However, pneumatic tires need air and have been specially made for outdoor use on uneven ground and loose surfaces. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance also. 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 due to their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. Lots of construction sites and mining or agricultural operations rely on these tires in order to make sure the equipment could travel as carefully and safe as possible.
Lift height and Lift Capacity
In order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed, it is vital to understand the maximum dimensions and weight of the loads you will be handling. Also, you must 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 truck's lifting capacity. A bigger size load is able to move the center of gravity of the vehicle and change the load combination. This decreases the equipment's lifting capacity and affects the load being lifted and the height. Utilizing various attachments could also affect the truck's overall capacity.
Mast Options
There are lots of different choices of masts offered on the market. For example, there are quad, triple, double or single, the numbers indicate how many sections or stages the mast has. In various circumstances, you would not be needed to make any choices as the lift height will dictate the kind of mast you will get, however, in trucks with very high lift heights, you could have an option.