Kinds of Tires
Cushion tires are normally considered solid tires with no tread pattern. These tires are made for indoor solid and smooth 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 particularly for uneven ground and loose surfaces. The pneumatic tire provides a higher ground clearance over solid tires. This raises the center of gravity of the forklift and greatly lessens its rated lift capacity. More often than not, pneumatic tires are used in rough terrain surroundings due to their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother manner. Many mining or agricultural operations and construction sites rely on these tires in order to make certain the machinery can travel as carefully and safe as possible.
Lift height and Lift Capacity
In order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed, it is essential to know the maximum weight and dimensions of the loads you will be handling. Moreover, you must know the maximum fork height needed in order to rack or stack the loads. These factors, the load size and the lifting height, really affect the truck's lifting capacity. A larger size load could move the center of gravity of the vehicle and change the load combination. This reduces the machine's lifting capacity as well as affects the height and the load being lifted. Utilizing different attachments can also affect the truck's overall capacity.
Mast Options
On the market these days are several different choices of forklift masts. These consist of: quad, triple, double and single 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 will dictate the kind of mast you would get, although, in trucks with really high lift heights, you could have an option.