Kinds of Tires
Usually, cushion tires are solid tires that have no tread pattern. They are mainly designed to be used on smooth and solid surfaces, typically indoors. There are tread patterns available however, which are more suitable for different surface environments. The cushion tires are common on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
However, pneumatic tires need air and have been specially made for outdoor use on loose surfaces and uneven ground. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance also. This raises the center of gravity of the forklift and greatly reduces its rated lift capacity. Most often, pneumatic tires are utilized in rough terrain environments due to their ability to navigate uneven surfaces in a smoother manner. A lot of mining or agricultural operations and construction sites rely on these tires to be able to make certain the machinery is able to travel as safe and carefully as possible.
Lift Capacity and Lift Height
It is important to understand the maximum dimensions and weight of the loads you would be handling in order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed. Furthermore, you will need to know the maximum fork height required so as to rack or stack the loads. These factors, the load size and the lifting height, 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 decreases the lifting capacity of the equipment and affects the load being lifted and the height. Using various types of attachments could also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
On the market these days are various choices of forklift masts. These consist of: quad, triple, double and single masts. The number indicated the amount of sections on the mast. In different circumstances, you would not be required to make any choices as the lift height will dictate the type of mast you would get, although, in trucks with really high lift heights, you could have a choice.