Kinds of Tires
Cushion tires are usually considered solid tires with no tread pattern. These tires are made for indoor smooth and solid surfaces. There are tread patterns available however, that are more suitable for various surface environments. The cushion tires are common on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
However, pneumatic tires need air and have been specifically designed for outdoor use on loose surfaces and uneven ground. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance also. 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 environments because of their ability to navigate uneven surfaces in a smoother manner. Lots of agricultural or mining applications and construction sites depend on these tires in order to make sure the equipment can travel as safe and carefully as possible.
Lift height and Lift Capacity
It is essential to know the maximum dimensions and weight of the loads you would be handling in order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed. Moreover, you will have to 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 machine's lifting capacity and affects the load being lifted and the height. Utilizing different attachments could also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
On the market today are several different choices of forklift masts. These comprise: quad, triple, double and single masts. The number indicated the amount of sections on the mast. In different circumstances, you would not be required to make any choices as the lift height would dictate the type of mast you will get, although, in trucks with very high lift heights, you may have an option.