Kinds of Tires
Cushion tires are usually considered solid tires with no tread pattern. These tires are designed for indoor smooth and solid surfaces. There are tread patterns available though, that are a lot suitable for different surface environments. The cushion tires are common on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
Pneumatic tires however would require air and are made specifically for loose surfaces on uneven ground. The pneumatic tire provides a higher ground clearance over solid tires. 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 environments because of their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother manner. Numerous construction sites and agricultural or mining operations depend on these tires so as to make sure the machine can travel as carefully and safe as possible.
Lift Capacity and Lift Height
It is important to know the maximum dimensions and weight of the loads you will be handling in order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed. Also, you should know the maximum fork height required so as to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the load size as well as the lifting height, really affect the lift capacity of the truck. A larger size load could move the vehicle's center of gravity and change the load combination. This decreases the machine's lifting capacity and affects the height and the load being lifted. Utilizing different kinds of attachments could also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
On the market nowadays are various options of forklift masts. These consist of: single, double, triple and quad masts. The number indicated the amount of sections on the mast. In a variety of circumstances, you will not be needed to make any choices since the lift height would dictate the type of mast you will get, although, in trucks with really high lift heights, you could have an alternative.