Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down or rider truck is also called counterbalanced truck. It is offered in both electric and ICE units. This truck is mainly utilized in warehouses and is available with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 lb. range. Counterbalanced trucks can raise cargo to as high as 20 feet, depending on the truck's weight and model.
Amongst the biggest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale in the North American market. The company is one of the very first adopters of energy efficient AC motor and control technology. The company's continued pursuit of better energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that the company's 5000 lb. electric rider product provides the best energy utilized 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 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 in order to meet Tier III standards. These machines also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The company has also designed their Internal Combustion products for extended service intervals to be able to lessen changes in oil and reducing consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their customers.
Yale has developed and introduced an electronically controlled and innovative transmission that really reduces brake and tire wear from their Internal Combustion Engine forklift customers. In regard to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system that 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 reducing use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and drive train components, patent pending.