Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift known as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance forklift has been made in electric and internal combustion units. The forklift is a key equipment in nearly all 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 can raise loads to as high as 20 feet, depending on the model and weight of truck.
Yale is among North America's largest manufacturers of zero emission electric forklift and is amongst the first manufacturers to adopt the energy efficient AC motor and control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of better energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that the company's 5000 lb. electric rider product offers the best energy used per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The company has introduced spark-ignited units which already meet or exceed all regulatory demands. Based on the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions in the business. 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 equipment proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards too.
The IC products by Yale have been designed for extended service intervals to help reduce oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
To greatly decrease tire and brake wear on all Yale ICE forklifts, the company has produced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission. When it comes to their electric trucks, Yale 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 overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and patent pending, drive train components.