Tire Types
Generally, cushion tires are solid tires which have no tread pattern. They are mostly made to be utilized on smooth and solid surfaces, normally indoors. There are tread patterns available though, which are a lot suitable for various surface environments. The cushion tires are popular on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
Pneumatic tires on the other hand will need 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 lessens its rated lift capacity. Most often, pneumatic tires are utilized in rough terrain surroundings due to their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother manner. Lots of mining or agricultural operations and construction sites rely on these tires so as to make sure the equipment could travel as safe and carefully as possible.
Lift height and Lift Capacity
It is important to understand the maximum weight and dimensions of the loads you would be handling in order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed. Furthermore, you will need to know the maximum fork height required so as to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the lifting height as well as the load size, greatly 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 reduces the lifting capacity of the equipment as well as affects the height and the load being lifted. Using various types of attachments can also affect the truck's overall capacity.
Mast Options
There are a lot of different options of masts offered on the market. Like for instance, there are quad, triple, double or single, the numbers indicate how many sections or stages the mast has. In a variety of circumstances, you would not be needed to make any choices as the lift height will dictate the type of mast you would get, however, in trucks with really high lift heights, you could have an option.