Tire Types
Usually, cushion tires are solid tires which have no tread pattern. They are mainly made to be utilized on solid and smooth surfaces, typically 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.
On the other hand, pneumatic tires require air and have been specifically designed for outdoor use on uneven ground and loose surfaces. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance also. This raises the center of gravity of the forklift and greatly reduces its rated lift capacity. Most often, pneumatic tires are used in rough terrain surroundings due to their ability to navigate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. Many agricultural or mining operations and construction sites depend on these tires in order to make certain the machine is able to travel as safe and carefully as possible.
Lift height and Lift Capacity
It is important to know the maximum weight and dimensions of the loads you would be handling in order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed. Furthermore, you should know the maximum fork height required in order to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the lifting height and the load size, really affect the lift capacity of the truck. A larger 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 machine and affects the load being lifted and the height. Using various kinds of attachments could also affect the truck's overall capacity.
Mast Options
There are a lot of different options of masts offered on the market. Like for example, there are quad, triple, double or single, the numbers indicate how many stages or sections the mast has. In various circumstances, you would not be required to make any choices because the lift height would dictate the type of mast you will get, however, in trucks with really high lift heights, you could have an option.