Types of Tires
Normally, cushion tires are solid tires that have no tread pattern. They are mostly designed to be utilized on smooth and solid surfaces, typically indoors. There are tread patterns available though, that are a lot suitable for different surface environments. The cushion tires are popular on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
On the other hand, pneumatic tires need air and have been specifically designed for outdoor use on loose surfaces and uneven ground. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance as well. This raises the forklift's center of gravity and greatly reduces its rated lift capacity. More often than not, pneumatic tires are utilized in rough terrain environments due to their ability to navigate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. Numerous mining or agricultural applications and construction sites rely on these tires in order to make certain the equipment is able to travel as safe and carefully as possible.
Lift height and Lift Capacity
It is vital to understand the maximum dimensions and weight of the loads you would be handling in order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed. Moreover, you will need to know the maximum fork height required to be able to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the lifting height and the load size, really affect the lift capacity of the truck. A larger size load can move the vehicle's center of gravity and change the load combination. This decreases the lifting capacity of the machine and affects the load being lifted and the height. Utilizing different types of attachments can also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
On the market nowadays are various options of forklift masts. These consist of: single, double, triple and quad masts. The number indicated the amount of sections on the mast. In different circumstances, you will not be required to make any choices because the lift height will dictate the type of mast you will get, however, in trucks with really high lift heights, you can have an option.