Tire Types
Normally, cushion tires are solid tires that have no tread pattern. They are mostly made to be used 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 specially designed for outdoor use on uneven ground and loose surfaces. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance also. This raises the forklift's center of gravity and greatly reduces its rated lift capacity. Most often, pneumatic tires are used in rough terrain environments due to their ability to navigate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. Numerous agricultural or mining operations and construction sites depend on these tires in order to make sure the machinery 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 essential to know the maximum dimensions and weight of the loads you would be handling. Additionally, you will have to know the maximum fork height required so as to rack or stack the loads. These factors, the lifting height as well as the load size, greatly affect the lift capacity of the truck. A bigger size load can move the center of gravity of the vehicle and change the load combination. This decreases the lifting capacity of the equipment as well as affects the height and the load being lifted. Using different attachments can also affect the truck's overall capacity.
Mast Options
There are lots of different options of masts existing on the market. Like for example, there are single, double, triple and quad, the numbers indicate how many stages or sections the mast has. In a variety of circumstances, you would 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 may have a choice.