Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck referred to as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance lift truck has been manufactured in electric and internal combustion units. The forklift is an important machine in nearly all warehouse and distribution centers and are typically capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the specific model. Counterbalanced trucks are able to raise cargo to heights of over 20 feet, depending upon the truck's weight and model.
Yale is one of North America's biggest manufacturers of zero emission electric lift truck and is among the first manufacturers to adopt control technology and the energy efficient AC motor. The company's continued pursuit of improved energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that Yale's 5000 pound electric rider product provides the best energy utilized per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The company has introduced spark-ignited models which already meet or surpass all regulatory needs. Based on the CEPA and EPA testing reviews, Yale lift trucks are rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions in the industry. 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 also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The IC products by Yale have been designed for extended service intervals to help decrease oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
The company has introduced and developed an electronically controlled and innovative transmission which 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 utilized again, lowering the truck's overall energy consumption. The company takes pride in reducing non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and patent pending, drive train components.