Tire Types
Normally, cushion tires are solid tires which have no tread pattern. They are mostly made to be utilized on smooth and solid surfaces, usually indoors. There are tread patterns available though, 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 require air and have been particularly designed 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 utilized in rough terrain surroundings due to their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. Many mining or agricultural applications and construction sites depend on these tires in order 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 vital to know the maximum weight and dimensions of the loads you would be handling. In addition, you would need to know the maximum fork height needed so as to rack or stack the loads. These factors, the lifting height and the load size, really affect the lift capacity of the truck. A larger size load could move the center of gravity of the vehicle and change the load combination. This reduces the lifting capacity of the equipment and affects the height and the load being lifted. Using different attachments could also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
There are many different options of masts available on the market. For example, there are single, double, triple and quad, the numbers indicate how many stages or sections the mast has. In different circumstances, you will not be required to make any choices because the lift height will dictate the type of mast you would get, although, in trucks with very high lift heights, you could have an option.