Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck known as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance lift truck has been made in internal combustion and electric units. The forklift is an important machine in most distribution centers and warehouses and are typically capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the specific model. Counterbalanced trucks are able to raise loads to heights of over 20 feet, depending upon the truck's weight and model.
Yale is amongst North America's largest producers of zero emission electric lift truck and is one of the first producers to adopt control technology and the energy efficient AC motor. Yale's continued pursuit of better energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that Yale's 5000 pound electric rider product provides the best energy used per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
The spark-ignited models produced by Yale already meet or exceed the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated among 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 so as to meet Tier III standards. These equipment proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards as well.
The IC products by the company have been engineered for extended service intervals to help reduce oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
The company has introduced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission that really reduces tire and brake wear from their Internal Combustion Engine lift truck customers. In regard 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 used again, lessening the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and drive train components, patent pending.