Tire Types
Generally, 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 a lot suitable for different surface environments. The cushion tires are common on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
However, pneumatic tires require air and have been particularly made for outdoor use on loose surfaces and uneven ground. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance as well. This raises the center of gravity of the forklift and really lessens its rated lift capacity. More often than not, pneumatic tires are utilized in rough terrain surroundings because of their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. Lots of construction sites and agricultural or mining applications depend on these tires in order to make sure the machinery could travel as safe and carefully as possible.
Lift Capacity and Lift Height
In order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed, it is vital to understand the maximum weight and dimensions of the loads you would be handling. Additionally, you should know the maximum fork height required in order to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the load size as well as the lifting height, greatly affect the lift capacity of the truck. A larger size load could move the center of gravity of the vehicle and change the load combination. This decreases the lifting capacity of the machine as well as affects the load being lifted and the height. Utilizing different attachments can also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
There are many different options of masts available on the market. For example, there are single, double, triple and quad, the numbers indicate how many stages or sections the mast has. In different circumstances, you would not be needed to make any choices because the lift height would dictate the kind of mast you would get, although, in trucks with really high lift heights, you may have an option.