Nearly all types of forklift are specially designed to used within retail store or warehouse environment. These kinds of forklifts have very effective engines but do not have much heft and their tires are meant only to run on smooth surfaces. These types of forklift are not meant to be taken off a paved surface. Forklifts that are normally utilized on construction sites should be designed to handle rough terrain. Fortunately, forklift companies generally manufacture at least one brand which fits within the rough terrain category. When choosing a rough terrain forklift, you should consider the following information:
Many companies provide electric engine models because they provide a less expensive and more eco friendly option. Typically, these models do not have what it takes to plow through piles of dirt and to transverse rough terrains. Gas engines work best for rough terrain forklifts. A gas engine provides sufficient power for driving over obstacles and driving up inclines. Speed is one more factor in choosing a gas engine. Lumber yards and construction yards usually have big work areas and that means greater speed is necessary to effectively get around. Forklifts designed for indoor applications normally have slower speeds for operating in narrow spaces. You would be wasting a lot of time with a slow engine when operating outdoors.
Pneumatic tires are filled with air and made of rubber. This is the best type of tires for driving over rough terrain as pneumatic tires are less likely to be damaged. They are not that different from the tires used on a standard motor vehicle. Tires that are manufactured to be used indoors are not meant for driving on uneven surfaces. Pneumatic tires are designed to reduce the likelihood of a tire puncture.