Kinds of Tires
Cushion tires are normally considered solid tires with no tread pattern. These tires are designed for indoor solid and smooth surfaces. There are tread patterns available however, 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 particularly made for outdoor use on uneven ground and loose surfaces. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance too. 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. Many construction sites and agricultural or mining applications rely on these tires to be able to make sure the equipment could travel as carefully and safe as possible.
Lift Capacity and Lift Height
In order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed, it is essential to understand the maximum dimensions and weight of the loads you would be handling. Moreover, you must know the maximum fork height needed to be able to rack or stack the loads. These factors, the load size and the lifting height, greatly affect the lift capacity of the truck. A larger size load can move the center of gravity of the vehicle and change the load combination. This decreases the lifting capacity of the equipment as well as affects the height and the load being lifted. Utilizing different types of attachments can also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
On the market nowadays are various choices of forklift masts. These comprise: quad, triple, double and single 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 because the lift height would dictate the kind of mast you will get, however, in trucks with really high lift heights, you can have an alternative.