Tire Types
Cushion tires are normally considered solid tires with no tread pattern. These tires are made for indoor solid and smooth surfaces. There are tread patterns available however, which are a lot suitable for different surface environments. The cushion tires are common on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
On the other hand, pneumatic tires need air and have been specifically made for outdoor use on loose surfaces and uneven ground. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance too. This raises the center of gravity of the forklift and greatly lessens its rated lift capacity. Most often, pneumatic tires are used in rough terrain surroundings due to their ability to navigate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. Many mining or agricultural operations and construction sites depend on these tires so as to make sure the machinery could travel as carefully and safe as possible.
Lift Capacity and Lift Height
In order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed, it is essential to know the maximum weight and dimensions of the loads you will be handling. Furthermore, you will have to know the maximum fork height needed so as to rack or stack the loads. These factors, the load size as well as the lifting height, greatly affect the lift capacity of the truck. A bigger size load could 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 kinds of attachments could also affect the truck's overall capacity.
Mast Options
On the market these days are several different options of forklift masts. These comprise: quad, triple, double and single masts. The number indicated the amount of sections on the mast. In different circumstances, you will not be required to make any choices as the lift height will dictate the kind of mast you would get, however, in trucks with really high lift heights, you could have a choice.