Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck referred to as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance forklift has been made in electric and internal combustion models. The lift truck is a key machine 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 model. Counterbalanced trucks can raise loads to as high as 20 feet, depending on the weight and model of truck.
Yale is among North America's biggest manufacturers of zero emission electric lift truck and is among the first manufacturers to adopt the 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 offers the best energy used per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
The company has introduced spark-ignited units which already meet or exceed all regulatory demands. According to the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions in the business. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time as a result of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers so as to meet Tier III standards. These machinery proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards too.
The IC products by Yale have been engineered for extended service intervals to help decrease oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
To greatly lessen tire and brake wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has produced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission. When it comes to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of cargo. This energy is then reused, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. Yale takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and drive train components, patent pending.