Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck referred to as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance lift truck has been made in electric and internal combustion models. The lift truck is an important machine in most distribution centers and warehouses and are usually capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the specific unit. Counterbalanced trucks could lift loads to heights of more than 20 feet, depending upon the truck's weight and model.
Yale is one of North America's largest manufacturers of zero emission electric lift truck and is one of 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 pound electric rider product offers the best energy used per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The spark-ignited units manufactured by Yale already meet or surpass 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 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 also.
The IC products by Yale have been engineered for extended service intervals to help lessen oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
The company has developed and introduced an electronically controlled and innovative transmission which really reduces tire and brake wear from their Internal Combustion Engine forklift clients. 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 loads. This energy is then reused, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. The company takes pride in reducing use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and patent pending, drive train components.