Tire Types
Generally, cushion tires are solid tires that have no tread pattern. They are mainly designed to be used on smooth and solid surfaces, typically indoors. There are tread patterns available though, which are more suitable for various surface environments. The cushion tires are popular on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
However, pneumatic tires require air and have been particularly 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 greatly reduces 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. Numerous agricultural or mining operations and construction sites rely on these tires to be able to make certain the machinery is able to travel as carefully and safe as possible.
Lift Capacity and Lift Height
It is vital to know the maximum weight and dimensions of the loads you would be handling in order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed. Furthermore, you should know the maximum fork height required so as to rack or stack the loads. These factors, the lifting height as well as the load size, greatly affect the truck's lifting capacity. A larger size load could move the vehicle's center of gravity and change the load combination. This decreases the equipment's lifting capacity as well as affects the height and the load being lifted. Using different attachments could also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
There are a lot of different options of masts existing on the market. For instance, there are single, double, triple and quad, the numbers indicate how many sections or stages the mast has. In various circumstances, you will not be required 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 can have a choice.