Kinds of Tires
Normally, cushion tires are solid tires which have no tread pattern. They are mostly made to be used on smooth and solid surfaces, typically indoors. There are tread patterns available though, that are more suitable for different 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 specially made for outdoor use on loose surfaces and uneven ground. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance as well. This raises the forklift's center of gravity and greatly lessens its rated lift capacity. Most often, pneumatic tires are utilized in rough terrain surroundings due to their ability to navigate uneven surfaces in a smoother manner. Many construction sites and agricultural or mining operations depend on these tires in order to make sure the equipment could travel as carefully and safe as possible.
Lift height and Lift Capacity
It is vital to know the maximum dimensions and weight of the loads you will be handling in order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed. As well, you should know the maximum fork height needed in order to rack or stack the loads. These factors, the lifting height and the load size, really affect the lift capacity of the truck. A larger size load is able to move the vehicle's center of gravity and change the load combination. This reduces the equipment's lifting capacity and affects the height and the load being lifted. Utilizing different attachments can also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
There are a lot of different choices of masts offered on the market. For instance, there are single, double, triple and quad, the numbers indicate how many sections or stages the mast has. In different circumstances, you would not be needed to make any choices as the lift height will dictate the type of mast you will get, however, in trucks with very high lift heights, you may have an option.