Tire Types
Cushion tires are generally considered solid tires with no tread pattern. These tires are made for indoor smooth and solid surfaces. There are tread patterns available though, that are more suitable for different 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 particularly made for outdoor use on loose surfaces and uneven ground. Pneumatic truck tires have higher ground clearance also. This raises the center of gravity of the forklift and really lessens its rated lift capacity. Most often, pneumatic tires are utilized in rough terrain surroundings because of their ability to navigate uneven surfaces in a smoother fashion. Many construction sites and agricultural or mining operations rely on these tires to be able to make sure the equipment is able to travel as carefully and safe 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. What's more, you must 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 bigger size load could move the vehicle's center of gravity and change the load combination. This decreases the lifting capacity of the machine and affects the load being lifted and the height. Utilizing different attachments can also affect the overall capacity of the truck.

Mast Options
On the market these days are various options of forklift masts. These include: single, double, triple and quad masts. The number indicated the amount of sections on the mast. In different circumstances, you will not be needed to make any choices because the lift height will dictate the kind of mast you would get, although, in trucks with really high lift heights, you can have an option.