Kinds of Tires
Generally, cushion tires are solid tires that have no tread pattern. They are mostly made to be utilized on smooth and solid surfaces, usually indoors. There are tread patterns available though, that are more suitable for different surface environments. The cushion tires are popular on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
However, pneumatic tires require air and have been specially designed for outdoor use on loose surfaces and uneven ground. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance too. This raises the center of gravity of the forklift and greatly lessens its rated lift capacity. More often than not, pneumatic tires are utilized in rough terrain surroundings due to their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. Numerous mining or agricultural operations and construction sites depend on these tires in order to make sure the equipment could travel as safe and carefully as possible.
Lift height and Lift Capacity
It is essential to know the maximum weight and dimensions of the loads you would be handling in order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed. Furthermore, you should know the maximum fork height needed in order to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the lifting height and the load size, greatly 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 equipment's lifting capacity as well as affects the load being lifted and the height. Utilizing various types of attachments can also affect the truck's overall capacity.
Mast Options
On the market these days are several different options of forklift masts. These consist of: single, double, triple and quad masts. The number indicated the amount of sections on the mast. In various circumstances, you will not be required to make any choices because the lift height will dictate the kind of mast you will get, although, in trucks with very high lift heights, you could have a choice.