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 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 made for outdoor use on uneven ground and loose surfaces. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance as well. This raises the center of gravity of the forklift and really reduces its rated lift capacity. Most often, pneumatic tires are used in rough terrain surroundings because of their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother manner. Many mining or agricultural applications and construction sites depend on these tires to be able to make sure the machine can 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 required so as to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the lifting height and the load size, really affect the lift capacity of the truck. A bigger size load can move the vehicle's center of gravity and change the load combination. This reduces the lifting capacity of the machine as well as affects the height and the load being lifted. Utilizing different kinds of attachments can also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
On the market nowadays are various options of forklift masts. These include: quad, triple, double and single masts. The number indicated the amount of sections on the mast. In a variety of circumstances, you would not be needed to make any choices because the lift height would dictate the kind of mast you will get, however, in trucks with very high lift heights, you may have an alternative.