When you work in construction, different jobs require a variety of equipment. Forklifts are useful pieces of machinery, but before you secure the equipment and call your towing service, you need to choose between an indoor or outdoor model. Below is a guide highlighting the differences between the two.

Indoor Models

Indoor forklift models are ideal for maneuvering inside a structure with little ventilation, finished flooring, completed buildings, or tight spaces. They operate on battery power, so they don’t produce any harmful exhaust and are safe to use inside with minimal ventilation. 

Indoor forklifts are compact, with a tight turn radius that enables them to navigate small areas. They have cushion tires, which are made of solid rubber mounted on a metal band. Because of their smooth surface, they are less likely to scuff flooring, operate best on flat and even surfaces, and are long-lasting.

Outdoor Models

Outdoor models are ideal for moving materials around construction sites and rough terrain. They’re larger and heavier than indoor models. A combustion engine powered by gasoline or diesel offers more power to carry heavy loads over uneven surfaces, but the exhaust requires them to be used in open, outdoor spaces. 

They’re fitted with thick, deep-tread pneumatic tires that can maneuver over rocks, hills, dirt, and small obstacles. You can get one with solid pneumatic tires, which have rubber that’s virtually impenetrable, or with air pneumatic tires, which offer a smooth ride but may be punctured. Because of their durability, size, and lifting capabilities, outdoor forklifts are suited for navigating around construction or land clearing sites.

Whatever forklift type the job needs, you need a capable towing service to transport it. With over 30 years of experience, Quality Towing and Equipment Moving provides West Chester, OH, with machinery hauling and equipment moving services. Their maintained fleet can tow rough terrain forklifts, bulldozers, and even off-road dump trucks, ensuring they arrive safely and on time. Explore their local towing services online and call (513) 777-6622 to schedule service.