Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down or rider truck is also called counterbalanced truck. It is available in both ICE and electric models. This truck is mostly utilized inside warehouses and is available with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 pound range. Counterbalanced trucks can lift loads to as high as 20 feet, depending on the truck's weight and model.
Yale is amongst North America's largest manufacturers of zero emission electric forklift and is amongst the very 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 lb. electric rider product offers the best energy utilized per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
The company has introduced spark-ignited units which already meet or surpass all regulatory needs. Based on the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated amongst 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 also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The IC products by Yale have been engineered for extended service intervals to help decrease oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
To really reduce tire and brake wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has produced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission. 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 reused, lowering the truck's overall energy consumption. Yale 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.