The construction site in the rainy season is like a "soft candy"—clay soaks into muck, and sandy grounds turn mushy after rain. Ordinary forklifts stuck in such terrain either skid wildly or get bogged down. While mud-terrain rough-terrain forklifts are designed for complex landscapes, improper operation or mismatched models can still lead to breakdowns! Here are 5 practical anti-skid tips and 2 "rainy-season anti-slip kings" in mud-terrain forklifts to help you work efficiently without delays.
5 Anti-Skid Tips: Make Your Forklift Stable as a 'Land Dragon'
Choose the Right Tires
The core anti-skid equipment for mud-terrain forklifts is tires! Prioritize deep-groove industrial tires with a tread depth ≥15mm (e.g., the Michelin XZL series standard on HW-30T). Tires with embedded steel wire anti-puncture layers boost mud grip by 40%.
Lower Tire Pressure
Mud softens in rain—slightly reduce tire pressure (0.2-0.3bar below the standard value). This allows tires to "sink" into the mud slightly, increasing contact area and reducing skidding.
Release Clutch Gradually and Apply Throttle Gently
Avoid slamming the accelerator when starting! The low-rev high-torque engine of mud-terrain forklifts paired with "slow-then-steady" operation prevents wheel spin and bogging.
Clean Chassis Mud
After each operation, use a high-pressure washer to flush accumulated mud from chassis gaps. Preventing mud buildup preserves suspension and transmission performance, maximizing the forklift’s anti-bogging capability.
Prepare Anti-Skid Chains
In extreme mud, install metal anti-skid chains on mud-terrain forklifts (some models have pre-installed interfaces), doubling grip instantly!
Don’t Struggle in Rainy Operations—Choosing the Right Mud-Terrain Forklift Saves Money!
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