Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck known as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance forklift has been manufactured in electric and internal combustion units. The lift truck is an important equipment in nearly all warehouse and distribution centers and are typically capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the particular model. Counterbalanced trucks can lift cargo to as high as 20 feet, depending upon the truck's weight and model.
Yale is among North America's largest producers of zero emission electric lift truck and is one of the first producers to adopt the energy efficient AC motor and control technology. The company's continued pursuit of better energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that Yale's 5000 lb. electric rider product provides the best energy utilized per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The spark-ignited models produced by Yale already meet or exceed the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions by CEPA and EPA testing reviews. 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 proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards as well.
The company has also engineered their Internal Combustion products for extended service intervals to be able to lessen changes in oil and reducing consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
To really decrease brake and tire wear on all Yale ICE forklifts, the company has developed and produced an electronically controlled and innovative transmission. In regard 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 used again, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. Yale 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.