Types of Tires
Usually, cushion tires are solid tires which have no tread pattern. They are mainly designed to be used on solid and smooth surfaces, usually 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.
Pneumatic tires however will require air and are designed particularly for uneven ground and loose surfaces. The pneumatic tire provides a higher ground clearance over solid tires. This raises the center of gravity of the forklift and really lessens its rated lift capacity. Most often, pneumatic tires are used in rough terrain environments because of their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. Many agricultural or mining applications and construction sites rely on these tires so as to make sure the equipment can 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 dimensions and weight of the loads you would be handling. What's more, you must know the maximum fork height required to be able 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 reduces the machine's lifting capacity and affects the height and the load being lifted. Using various attachments could also affect the truck's overall capacity.
Mast Options
There are lots 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 different circumstances, you would not be required to make any choices since the lift height will dictate the type of mast you will get, although, in trucks with very high lift heights, you could have a choice.