Tire Types
Usually, cushion tires are solid tires that have no tread pattern. They are mainly designed to be used on solid and smooth surfaces, typically indoors. There are tread patterns available however, that are a lot suitable for various surface environments. The cushion tires are common on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
However, pneumatic tires need air and have been particularly made for outdoor use on loose surfaces and uneven ground. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance as well. This raises the forklift's center of gravity and greatly reduces its rated lift capacity. Most often, pneumatic tires are used in rough terrain surroundings because of their ability to navigate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. Many agricultural or mining applications and construction sites depend on these tires so as to make certain the machine 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 required so as to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the lifting height and the load size, greatly affect the lift capacity of the truck. A larger size load can move the vehicle's center of gravity and change the load combination. This decreases the lifting capacity of the machine and affects the height and the load being lifted. Using various types of attachments could also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
There are lots of different choices of masts offered on the market. Like for example, there are quad, triple, double or single, the numbers indicate how many stages or sections the mast has. In various circumstances, you would not be required to make any choices because the lift height will dictate the type of mast you would get, however, in trucks with really high lift heights, you could have an alternative.