Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift referred to as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance forklift has been made in electric and internal combustion models. 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 lb. range depending on the particular model. Counterbalanced trucks can lift cargo to as high as 20 feet, depending on the model and weight of truck.
Among the largest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric lift trucks is Yale in the North American market. The company is one of the very first adopters of 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 offers the best energy used per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in 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 EPA and CEPA testing reviews. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time as a result of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers in order to meet Tier III standards. These machines proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards too.
The Internal Combustion products by Yale have been designed for extended service intervals to help reduce oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
The company has developed and introduced an innovative and electronically controlled transmission that really reduces tire and brake wear from their Internal Combustion Engine forklift customers. When it comes to their electric trucks, Yale 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 use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and drive train components, patent pending.