Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift referred to as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance lift truck has been manufactured in electric and internal combustion models. The forklift is an important machine in nearly all distribution centers and warehouses and are normally capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the particular unit. Counterbalanced trucks can raise cargo to heights of more than 20 feet, depending upon the weight and model of truck.
Yale is amongst 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 improved energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that Yale's 5000 pound electric rider product offers the best energy used per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The company has introduced spark-ignited models that already meet or exceed all regulatory needs. Based on the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale lift trucks 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 Internal Combustion products by the company have been designed for extended service intervals to help reduce oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
To greatly lessen 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, Yale has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of cargo and during braking. This energy is then reused, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in lessening use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and drive train components, patent pending.