Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift referred to as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance forklift has been manufactured in internal combustion and electric units. The lift truck is a key equipment in most distribution centers and warehouses and are usually capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the specific model. Counterbalanced trucks are able to lift cargo to heights of more than 20 feet, depending on the weight and model of truck.
Yale is amongst North America's largest manufacturers of zero emission electric lift truck and is amongst the first producers to adopt the energy efficient AC motor and control technology. 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 models manufactured by Yale already meet or surpass the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions by CEPA and EPA testing reviews. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time because of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers in order to meet Tier III standards. These machinery proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards also.
Yale has also designed their Internal Combustion products for extended service intervals in order to lessen changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
To really lessen tire and brake wear on all Yale ICE forklifts, the company has produced and developed an electronically controlled and innovative transmission. When it comes to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy is then used once more, lessening the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in reducing use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and patent pending, drive train components.