Types of Tires
Normally, cushion tires are solid tires which have no tread pattern. They are mainly designed to be utilized on smooth and solid surfaces, usually 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 loose surfaces and uneven ground. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance too. This raises the forklift's center of gravity and really reduces its rated lift capacity. More often than not, pneumatic tires are utilized in rough terrain surroundings due to their ability to navigate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. Many agricultural or mining operations and construction sites depend on these tires so as to make certain the equipment can travel as safe and carefully as possible.
Lift height and Lift Capacity
It is important to know the maximum dimensions and weight of the loads you will be handling in order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed. As well, you should know the maximum fork height needed to be able to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the load size as well as the lifting height, 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 equipment as well as affects the height and the load being lifted. Utilizing various attachments can also affect the truck's overall capacity.
Mast Options
On the market today are several different choices of forklift masts. These comprise: single, double, triple and quad masts. The number indicated the amount of sections on the mast. In various circumstances, you would not be required to make any choices since the lift height would dictate the kind of mast you will get, however, in trucks with really high lift heights, you can have a choice.