Kinds of Tires
Usually, cushion tires are solid tires that have no tread pattern. They are mainly made to be used on solid and smooth surfaces, typically indoors. There are tread patterns available however, which are more suitable for various surface environments. The cushion tires are common on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
However, 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 also. This raises the forklift's center of gravity and really 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 manner. Numerous construction sites and mining or agricultural applications rely on these tires so as to make sure the machinery could travel as safe and carefully as possible.
Lift height and Lift Capacity
In order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed, it is vital to know the maximum weight and dimensions of the loads you will be handling. In addition, you must know the maximum fork height required so as to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the load size and the lifting height, really affect the truck's lifting capacity. A larger size load can move the center of gravity of the vehicle and change the load combination. This reduces the lifting capacity of the equipment 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 nowadays 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 different circumstances, you will not be needed to make any choices as the lift height would dictate the kind of mast you will get, however, in trucks with really high lift heights, you can have a choice.