Tire Types
Generally, cushion tires are solid tires which have no tread pattern. They are mostly designed to be used on smooth and solid surfaces, typically indoors. There are tread patterns available however, which 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 designed for outdoor use on uneven ground and loose surfaces. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance also. This raises the forklift's center of gravity and really lessens its rated lift capacity. More often than not, pneumatic tires are used in rough terrain environments due to their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. Many construction sites and agricultural or mining operations rely on these tires to be able to make sure the equipment can travel as safe and carefully as possible.
Lift height and Lift Capacity
In order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed, it is vital to understand the maximum weight and dimensions of the loads you would be handling. What's more, you must know the maximum fork height required so as to rack or stack the loads. These factors, the lifting height as well as the load size, greatly affect the lift capacity of the truck. A bigger size load could move the vehicle's center of gravity and change the load combination. This reduces the equipment's lifting capacity and affects the height and the load being lifted. Utilizing various types of attachments could also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
On the market these days are various options of forklift masts. These comprise: single, double, triple and quad masts. The number indicated the amount of sections on the mast. In a variety of 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 a choice.