Kinds of Tires
Normally, cushion tires are solid tires which have no tread pattern. They are mainly made to be utilized on smooth and solid surfaces, usually indoors. There are tread patterns available though, which are more suitable for different surface environments. The cushion tires are common on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
Pneumatic tires on the other hand would need air and are made specially for loose surfaces on uneven ground. The pneumatic tire provides a higher ground clearance over solid tires. This raises the center of gravity of the forklift and really reduces its rated lift capacity. Most often, pneumatic tires are used in rough terrain surroundings due to their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. Many mining or agricultural operations and construction sites rely on these tires to be able to make sure the machine could travel as safe and carefully as possible.
Lift height and Lift Capacity
It is essential to know the maximum dimensions and weight of the loads you will be handling in order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed. Moreover, you would have to know the maximum fork height required so as to rack or stack the loads. These factors, the load size and the lifting height, greatly affect the truck's lifting capacity. 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
On the market these days are several different options of forklift masts. These comprise: single, double, triple and quad masts. The number indicated the amount of sections on the mast. In different circumstances, you would not be needed to make any choices since the lift height will dictate the kind of mast you would get, however, in trucks with really high lift heights, you can have an option.