Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck referred to as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance forklift has been manufactured in internal combustion and electric units. The lift truck is an important machinery in nearly all distribution centers and warehouses and are normally capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the particular model. Counterbalanced trucks could lift loads to as high as 20 feet, depending upon the truck's model and weight.
Yale is among North America's largest manufacturers of zero emission electric forklift and is amongst the very first manufacturers to adopt control technology and the energy efficient AC motor. Yale'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 used 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 equipment also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The IC products by Yale have been engineered for extended service intervals to help reduce oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
To really decrease brake and tire 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 braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy is then reused, lessening the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in reducing non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and patent pending, drive train components.