Tire Types
Cushion tires are normally considered solid tires with no tread pattern. These tires are made for indoor smooth and solid surfaces. There are tread patterns available however, that are a lot suitable for various surface environments. The cushion tires are popular on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
However, pneumatic tires need 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 center of gravity of the forklift and really lessens its rated lift capacity. Most often, pneumatic tires are used in rough terrain environments because of their ability to navigate uneven surfaces in a smoother manner. Numerous construction sites and mining or agricultural operations rely on these tires so as to make certain the machine could travel as carefully and safe as possible.
Lift Capacity and Lift Height
In order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed, it is essential to understand the maximum dimensions and weight of the loads you will be handling. Moreover, you should know the maximum fork height required to be able 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 decreases the lifting capacity of the machine as well as 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 choices of forklift masts. These consist of: single, double, triple and quad masts. The number indicated the amount of sections on the mast. In different circumstances, you would not be needed to make any choices as the lift height would dictate the type of mast you would get, however, in trucks with very high lift heights, you can have an option.