Types of Tires
Usually, cushion tires are solid tires which have no tread pattern. They are mainly made to be utilized on solid and smooth surfaces, usually indoors. There are tread patterns available though, that are more suitable for various surface environments. The cushion tires are popular on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
Pneumatic tires on the other hand would require air and are designed specifically for uneven ground and loose surfaces. 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. More often than not, pneumatic tires are used in rough terrain surroundings due to their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. Lots of mining or agricultural applications and construction sites depend on these tires to be able to make sure 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 understand the maximum weight and dimensions of the loads you would be handling. Additionally, 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, really affect the truck's lifting capacity. A larger size load can move the center of gravity of the vehicle and change the load combination. This decreases the machine's lifting capacity and affects the height and the load being lifted. Utilizing various attachments could also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
There are a lot of different choices of masts offered on the market. Like for example, there are single, double, triple and quad, the numbers indicate how many sections or stages the mast has. In different circumstances, you will not be required to make any choices as the lift height will dictate the kind of mast you would get, although, in trucks with very high lift heights, you can have an option.