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 models. The lift truck is a key machinery in nearly all distribution centers and warehouses and are usually capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the specific model. Counterbalanced trucks are able to lift loads to as high as 20 feet, depending on the model and weight of truck.
Yale is one of North America's biggest manufacturers of zero emission electric forklift and is one of the very first manufacturers to adopt control technology and the energy efficient AC motor. 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 offers the best energy used per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The spark-ignited units manufactured by Yale already meet or exceed the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions by CEPA and EPA 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 machinery proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards too.
The company has also designed their IC products for extended service intervals in order to lessen changes in oil and reducing consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
To really lessen tire and brake wear on all Yale ICE forklifts, the company has developed and produced an electronically controlled and innovative transmission. When it comes to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy is then utilized again, lowering the truck's overall energy consumption. Yale takes pride in reducing non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and patent pending, drive train components.