Kinds of Tires
Cushion tires are usually considered solid tires with no tread pattern. These tires are made for indoor smooth and solid surfaces. There are tread patterns available however, which are a lot suitable for various surface environments. The cushion tires are common on smooth warehouse floors and in similar applications.

On the other hand, pneumatic tires need air and have been particularly made for outdoor use on loose surfaces and uneven ground. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance as well. This raises the forklift's center of gravity and really reduces its rated lift capacity. Most often, pneumatic tires are utilized in rough terrain environments due to their ability to navigate uneven surfaces in a smoother manner. A lot of mining or agricultural applications and construction sites rely on these tires so as to make certain the machinery is able to travel as safe and carefully as possible.

Lift Capacity and Lift Height
It is important to know the maximum dimensions and weight of the loads you would be handling in order to determine the capacity of the vehicle needed. As well, you should know the maximum fork height needed so as to stack or rack the loads. These factors, the lifting height as well as the load size, really affect the truck's lifting capacity. A larger size load could move the center of gravity of the vehicle and change the load combination. This decreases the lifting capacity of the machine as well as affects the load being lifted and the height. Utilizing different kinds of attachments could also affect the overall capacity of the truck.

Mast Options
On the market today 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 various circumstances, you would not be needed to make any choices as the lift height will dictate the kind of mast you will get, although, in trucks with very high lift heights, you could have a choice.