Kinds of Tires
Usually, 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 however, that are more suitable for different surface environments. The cushion tires are popular on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
Pneumatic tires however would need air and are made specifically for uneven ground and loose surfaces. The pneumatic tire provides a higher ground clearance over solid tires. This raises the forklift's center of gravity and really reduces its rated lift capacity. Most often, pneumatic tires are used in rough terrain surroundings because of their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother manner. Numerous construction sites and agricultural or mining applications depend on these tires to be able to make certain the machine could travel as safe and carefully as possible.
Lift height and Lift Capacity
In order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed, it is essential to know the maximum dimensions and weight of the loads you will be handling. Additionally, you must know the maximum fork height required so as to rack or stack the loads. These factors, the load size and the lifting height, really affect the lift capacity of the truck. A bigger size load is able to move the center of gravity of the vehicle and change the load combination. This reduces the lifting capacity of the equipment and affects the load being lifted and the height. Using various types of attachments can also affect the overall capacity of the truck.
Mast Options
On the market these days are various options of forklift masts. These comprise: 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 as the lift height will dictate the kind of mast you would get, although, in trucks with really high lift heights, you can have a choice.