Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck referred to as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance forklift has been made in electric and internal combustion models. The forklift is a key machinery in most distribution centers and warehouses and are usually capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the particular unit. Counterbalanced trucks can raise loads to heights of over 20 feet, depending on the truck's model and weight.
Yale is among North America's largest producers of zero emission electric lift truck and is among the very first producers 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 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 manufactured by Yale already meet or surpass the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions by EPA and CEPA 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 equipment proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards as well.
The company has also designed 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.
To really decrease tire and brake wear on all Yale ICE forklifts, the company has produced and developed an electronically controlled and innovative transmission. When it comes to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of cargo and during braking. This energy is then utilized again, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. The company takes pride in reducing use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and patent pending, drive train components.