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 equipment in most warehouse and distribution centers and are normally capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the specific unit. Counterbalanced trucks can raise cargo to heights of more than 20 feet, depending on the weight and model of truck.
Yale is one of North America's biggest producers 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 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 in North America.
The company has introduced spark-ignited models which already meet or exceed all regulatory demands. According to the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions in the industry. 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 Internal Combustion products by the company have been designed 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 that really reduces brake and tire wear from their ICE lift truck clients. 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 cargo. This energy is then utilized again, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. The company takes pride in lessening use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and patent pending, drive train components.