Types of Tires
Cushion tires are generally considered solid tires with no tread pattern. These tires are designed for indoor smooth and solid surfaces. There are tread patterns available however, which are more suitable for different surface environments. The cushion tires are popular 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 center of gravity of the forklift and greatly reduces its rated lift capacity. Most often, pneumatic tires are utilized in rough terrain surroundings due to their ability to navigate uneven surfaces in a smoother manner. A lot of construction sites and mining or agricultural operations rely on these tires so as to make sure the equipment can travel as safe and carefully as possible.
Lift Capacity and Lift Height
It is vital to know the maximum weight and dimensions of the loads you will be handling in order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed. Moreover, you will have to know the maximum fork height required so as to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the lifting height as well as the load size, really affect the lift capacity of the truck. A bigger size load could move the vehicle's center of gravity and change the load combination. This reduces the lifting capacity of the machine and affects the height and the load being lifted. Utilizing different types of attachments can also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
On the market today are several different 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 required to make any choices since the lift height would dictate the type of mast you will get, although, in trucks with really high lift heights, you could have a choice.