Tire Types
Usually, cushion tires are solid tires that have no tread pattern. They are mainly designed to be utilized on solid and smooth surfaces, usually indoors. There are tread patterns available though, which are a lot suitable for various 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 specifically designed for outdoor use on loose surfaces and uneven ground. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance as well. 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 because of their ability to navigate uneven surfaces in a smoother manner. Lots of agricultural or mining operations and construction sites rely on these tires in order to make sure 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 vital to know the maximum weight and dimensions of the loads you will be handling. As well, you should know the maximum fork height needed so as to rack or stack the loads. These factors, the lifting height as well as the load size, greatly affect the truck's lifting capacity. A larger size load can move the center of gravity of the vehicle and change the load combination. This decreases the lifting capacity of the equipment and affects the load being lifted and the height. Utilizing various attachments can also affect the truck's overall capacity.
Mast Options
There are many different options of masts offered on the market. For instance, there are quad, triple, double or single, the numbers indicate how many sections or stages the mast has. In various circumstances, you will not be needed to make any choices as the lift height would dictate the type of mast you would get, however, in trucks with really high lift heights, you may have a choice.