Types of Tires
Generally, cushion tires are solid tires which have no tread pattern. They are mainly designed to be utilized on solid and smooth surfaces, typically indoors. There are tread patterns available though, which are a lot suitable for various surface environments. The cushion tires are popular on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
However, 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 as well. 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 because of their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. A lot of construction sites and mining or agricultural operations rely on these tires to be able to make sure the machinery is able to travel as carefully and safe as possible.
Lift Capacity and Lift Height
It is vital to know the maximum dimensions and weight of the loads you would be handling in order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed. Furthermore, 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 truck's lifting capacity. A larger size load could move the vehicle's center of gravity and change the load combination. This decreases the lifting capacity of the equipment as well as affects the height and the load being lifted. Using different kinds of attachments can also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
There are lots of different choices of masts offered on the market. Like for example, there are single, double, triple and quad, the numbers indicate how many stages or sections the mast has. In a variety of circumstances, you will not be required to make any choices since the lift height would dictate the kind of mast you will get, although, in trucks with really high lift heights, you can have a choice.