Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down or rider truck also goes by the name counterbalanced truck. It is offered in both electric and ICE models. This truck is mainly used inside warehouses and is available with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 pound range. Counterbalanced trucks could raise loads to as high as 20 feet, depending upon the model and weight of truck.
Among the biggest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale within the North American market. Yale is one of the first adopters of control technology and energy efficient AC motor. Yale's continued pursuit of better energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that Yale'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 in North America.
The company has introduced spark-ignited units that already meet or surpass all regulatory requirements. According to the CEPA and EPA testing reviews, Yale lift trucks are rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions in the business. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time because of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers in order to meet Tier III standards. These machines proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards too.
The Internal Combustion products by Yale have been engineered for extended service intervals to help lessen oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
To really lessen tire and brake wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has developed and produced an electronically controlled and innovative transmission. In regard to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy is then utilized once more, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company 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.