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, that are a lot suitable for various surface environments. The cushion tires are popular on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
On the other hand, pneumatic tires need air and have been particularly designed 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 really lessens its rated lift capacity. More often than not, pneumatic tires are used in rough terrain environments due to their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. A lot of construction sites and agricultural or mining applications rely on these tires so as to make certain the machinery is able to 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 know the maximum weight and dimensions of the loads you will be handling. Moreover, you must know the maximum fork height required in order to rack or stack the loads. These factors, the load size and the lifting height, really affect the truck's lifting capacity. A bigger size load could 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. Using various attachments can also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
There are lots of different choices of masts offered on the market. 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 will not be needed to make any choices as the lift height would dictate the kind of mast you would get, although, in trucks with really high lift heights, you could have an option.