Tire Types
Cushion tires are generally considered solid tires with no tread pattern. These tires are designed for indoor solid and smooth surfaces. There are tread patterns available however, which are a lot suitable for various surface environments. The cushion tires are popular on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
Pneumatic tires however will require air and are designed particularly 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. Most often, pneumatic tires are used in rough terrain surroundings due to their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother manner. Many construction sites and mining or agricultural operations rely on these tires so as 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 dimensions and weight of the loads you will be handling. What's more, you will have to know the maximum fork height needed 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 could move the center of gravity of the vehicle and change the load combination. This reduces the machine's lifting capacity as well as affects the load being lifted and the height. Using different kinds of attachments can also affect the truck's overall capacity.
Mast Options
There are many different options of masts offered on the market. Like for instance, there are quad, triple, double or single, the numbers indicate how many stages or sections the mast has. In a variety of circumstances, you would not be needed to make any choices as the lift height would dictate the type of mast you would get, however, in trucks with really high lift heights, you could have a choice.