Kinds of Tires
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 more suitable for different surface environments. The cushion tires are popular on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
Pneumatic tires however would need air and are made specifically for loose surfaces on uneven ground. The pneumatic tire provides a higher ground clearance over solid tires. This raises the center of gravity of the forklift 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 construction sites and agricultural or mining applications depend on these tires to be able to make certain the machinery is able to travel as carefully and safe as possible.
Lift Capacity and Lift Height
In order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed, it is important to know the maximum dimensions and weight of the loads you would be handling. Also, you must know the maximum fork height needed so as to rack or stack the loads. These factors, the load size as well as the lifting height, greatly affect the lift capacity of the truck. A larger size load could move the vehicle's center of gravity and change the load combination. This decreases the machine's lifting capacity as well as affects the height and the load being lifted. Utilizing various attachments could also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
On the market these days are several different options 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 will not be needed to make any choices as the lift height would dictate the type of mast you would get, although, in trucks with really high lift heights, you could have a choice.