Types of Tires
Normally, cushion tires are solid tires which have no tread pattern. They are mostly designed to be utilized on smooth and solid surfaces, normally 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.
On the other hand, pneumatic tires require air and have been specially designed for outdoor use on uneven ground and loose surfaces. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance as well. 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 fashion. Many construction sites and mining or agricultural operations rely on these tires to be able to make certain the equipment is able to travel as carefully and safe as possible.
Lift height and Lift Capacity
In order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed, it is essential to understand the maximum weight and dimensions of the loads you would be handling. In addition, you will need to know the maximum fork height required in order to rack or stack the loads. These factors, the load size and the lifting height, greatly affect the truck's lifting capacity. A bigger size load is able to move the center of gravity of the vehicle and change the load combination. This decreases the machine's lifting capacity and affects the height and the load being lifted. Utilizing various types of attachments could also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
On the market nowadays are several different choices of forklift masts. These consist of: quad, triple, double and single masts. The number indicated the amount of sections on the mast. In different circumstances, you would not be required 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 alternative.