Kinds of Tires
Cushion tires are normally considered solid tires with no tread pattern. These tires are designed for indoor solid and smooth surfaces. There are tread patterns available however, that are more suitable for various surface environments. The cushion tires are common on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.
However, pneumatic tires need air and have been particularly designed for outdoor use on loose surfaces and uneven ground. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance also. This raises the forklift's center of gravity and really reduces its rated lift capacity. More often than not, pneumatic tires are utilized in rough terrain environments because of their ability to negotiate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. Many agricultural or mining operations and construction sites rely on these tires in order to make certain the equipment is able to travel as safe and carefully as possible.
Lift height and Lift Capacity
In order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed, it is vital to understand the maximum dimensions and weight of the loads you will be handling. What's more, you will need to know the maximum fork height needed to be able to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the lifting height and the load size, greatly affect the truck's lifting capacity. A bigger size load can move the center of gravity of the vehicle and change the load combination. This decreases the lifting capacity of the equipment and affects the height and the load being lifted. Utilizing various kinds 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 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 needed to make any choices as the lift height would dictate the kind of mast you will get, however, in trucks with really high lift heights, you may have a choice.