Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift referred to as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance lift truck has been made in internal combustion and electric units. The lift truck is a key machine in nearly all warehouse and distribution centers and are typically capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the specific unit. Counterbalanced trucks are able to raise cargo to heights of more than 20 feet, depending on the weight and model of truck.
Among the biggest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale within the North American market. The company is among the very first adopters of control technology and energy efficient AC motor. The company's continued pursuit of improved energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that the company's 5000 lb. electric rider product provides the best energy utilized per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The spark-ignited units manufactured by Yale already meet or surpass the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions by EPA and CEPA testing reviews. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time as a result of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers in order to meet Tier III standards. These machines proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards also.
The Internal Combustion products by Yale have been designed for extended service intervals to help lessen oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
The company has developed and introduced an innovative and electronically controlled transmission that greatly lessens brake and tire wear from their Internal Combustion Engine lift truck clients. In regard to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy is then reused, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. The company takes pride in lessening use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and patent pending, drive train components.