Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck known as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance forklift has been manufactured in electric and internal combustion units. The lift truck is an important machine in most distribution centers and warehouses and are typically capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the specific unit. Counterbalanced trucks are able to lift cargo to heights of over 20 feet, depending upon the truck's model and weight.
Yale is one of North America's biggest producers of zero emission electric lift truck and is amongst the very first producers to adopt the energy efficient AC motor and control technology. The company's continued pursuit of improved energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that the company's 5000 pound electric rider product provides the best energy used per load moved 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 among 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 so as to meet Tier III standards. These machines proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards too.
Yale has also engineered their Internal Combustion products for extended service intervals in order to reduce changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
The company has developed and introduced an electronically controlled and innovative transmission that really lessens brake and tire wear from their ICE lift truck customers. 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, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. 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.