Types of Tires
Usually, cushion tires are solid tires that have no tread pattern. They are mainly made to be used on smooth and solid surfaces, typically indoors. There are tread patterns available however, that 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 require air and have been specifically designed for outdoor use on loose surfaces and uneven ground. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance as well. This raises the forklift's center of gravity and greatly lessens 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 applications and construction sites rely on these tires to be able to make certain the machine could travel as safe and carefully as possible.
Lift Capacity and Lift Height
In order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed, it is vital to understand the maximum weight and dimensions of the loads you would be handling. What's more, you must know the maximum fork height required so as to rack or stack the loads. These factors, the load size and the lifting height, greatly affect the lift capacity of the truck. A bigger size load is able to move the vehicle's center of gravity and change the load combination. This decreases the machine's lifting capacity and affects the load being lifted and the height. Utilizing various attachments can also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
On the market today are various options of forklift masts. These include: 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 because the lift height would dictate the kind of mast you will get, although, in trucks with very high lift heights, you could have an option.