Types of Tires
Generally, cushion tires are solid tires which have no tread pattern. They are mainly designed to be used on smooth and solid surfaces, typically indoors. There are tread patterns available though, which are more suitable for different surface environments. The cushion tires are common on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
On the other hand, pneumatic tires require air and have been particularly designed 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 reduces its rated lift capacity. Most often, pneumatic tires are utilized in rough terrain surroundings because of their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother manner. Numerous agricultural or mining operations and construction sites rely on these tires so as to make certain the equipment can 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. In addition, you must know the maximum fork height needed to be able to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the lifting height and the load size, greatly affect the truck's lifting capacity. A larger size load can move the vehicle's center of gravity and change the load combination. This decreases the equipment's lifting capacity 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 a lot of different options of masts available on the market. For example, there are single, double, triple and quad, the numbers indicate how many sections or stages the mast has. In different circumstances, you will not be needed to make any choices as the lift height will dictate the kind of mast you will get, however, in trucks with really high lift heights, you could have an option.