Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift known as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance forklift has been manufactured in internal combustion and electric models. The forklift is an important machinery in nearly all warehouse and distribution centers and are normally capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the specific unit. Counterbalanced trucks could lift cargo to as high as 20 feet, depending on the truck's model and weight.
One of the biggest volume producers of zero emissions electric lift trucks is Yale within the North American market. The company is among the first adopters of energy efficient AC motor and control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of better energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that the company's 5000 lb. electric rider product provides the best energy used per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
The company has introduced spark-ignited units that already meet or surpass all regulatory needs. Based on the CEPA and EPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions in the industry. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time because of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers in order to meet Tier III standards. These equipment proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards also.
The Internal Combustion products by Yale have been designed for extended service intervals to help reduce oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
The company has introduced and developed an electronically controlled and innovative transmission that greatly reduces tire and brake wear from their Internal Combustion Engine forklift customers. When it comes to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of cargo. This energy is then reused, lessening the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and patent pending, drive train components.