Types of Tires
Normally, cushion tires are solid tires that have no tread pattern. They are mostly made to be utilized on solid and smooth surfaces, normally indoors. There are tread patterns available however, which are a lot suitable for different surface environments. The cushion tires are popular on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
Pneumatic tires on the other hand would need air and are designed specifically for uneven ground and loose surfaces. The pneumatic tire provides a higher ground clearance over solid tires. This raises the center of gravity of the forklift and greatly reduces its rated lift capacity. Most often, pneumatic tires are used in rough terrain environments due to their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. Lots of construction sites and mining or agricultural applications depend on these tires in order to make sure the equipment is able to travel as carefully and safe as possible.
Lift height and Lift Capacity
In order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed, it is essential to understand the maximum weight and dimensions of the loads you will be handling. Moreover, you must know the maximum fork height needed to be able to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the load size as well as the lifting height, really affect the truck's lifting capacity. A bigger size load can move the vehicle's center of gravity and change the load combination. This reduces the lifting capacity of the machine as well as affects the load being lifted and the height. Utilizing different kinds of attachments can also affect the truck's overall capacity.
Mast Options
There are lots of different options of masts existing on the market. Like for instance, there are single, double, triple and quad, the numbers indicate how many stages or sections the mast has. In a variety of circumstances, you would 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 may have a choice.