Types of Tires
Usually, cushion tires are solid tires which have no tread pattern. They are mainly designed to be utilized on smooth and solid surfaces, usually indoors. There are tread patterns available however, which are more suitable for various surface environments. The cushion tires are popular on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
However, pneumatic tires need air and have been particularly made for outdoor use on uneven ground and loose surfaces. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance also. This raises the forklift's center of gravity and really lessens its rated lift capacity. Most often, pneumatic tires are utilized in rough terrain surroundings because of their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother manner. Many construction sites and agricultural or mining operations depend on these tires to be able to make certain the equipment can travel as safe and carefully as possible.
Lift height and Lift Capacity
It is important to know the maximum dimensions and weight of the loads you would be handling in order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed. As well, you must know the maximum fork height required in order to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the lifting height and the load size, really affect the truck's lifting capacity. A larger size load can move the vehicle's center of gravity and change the load combination. This reduces the machine's lifting capacity and affects the load being lifted and the height. Utilizing various attachments can also affect the truck's overall capacity.
Mast Options
There are lots of different choices of masts available on the market. For instance, there are single, double, triple and quad, 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 since the lift height would dictate the kind of mast you will get, however, in trucks with very high lift heights, you could have an alternative.