Kinds of Tires
Normally, 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, which are more suitable for different surface environments. The cushion tires are popular 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 uneven ground and loose surfaces. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance as well. This raises the center of gravity of the forklift and really reduces its rated lift capacity. More often than not, pneumatic tires are used in rough terrain surroundings because of their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother manner. A lot of construction sites and agricultural or mining operations rely on these tires so as to make sure the machinery is able to travel as safe and carefully as possible.
Lift Capacity and Lift Height
It is essential to understand the maximum weight and dimensions of the loads you would be handling in order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed. Furthermore, you should know the maximum fork height required so as to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the lifting height and the load size, really affect the truck's lifting capacity. A larger size load is able to move the vehicle's center of gravity and change the load combination. This decreases the equipment's lifting capacity and affects the load being lifted and the height. Utilizing different attachments could also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
There are lots of different options of masts available on the market. For instance, there are single, double, triple and quad, the numbers indicate how many stages or sections the mast has. In different circumstances, you would not be required to make any choices since the lift height would dictate the type of mast you would get, however, in trucks with really high lift heights, you may have an alternative.