Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift referred to as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance lift truck has been made in internal combustion and electric units. The lift truck is a key machine in most warehouse and distribution centers and are usually capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the specific unit. Counterbalanced trucks could lift loads to heights of more than 20 feet, depending on the truck's model and weight.
Among the largest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric lift trucks is Yale in the North American market. Yale is one of the very first adopters of energy efficient AC motor and control technology. Yale'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 used per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The company has introduced spark-ignited models which already meet or surpass all regulatory needs. According to the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions within the business. 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 also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The Internal Combustion products by the company have been designed for extended service intervals to help decrease oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
To really lessen brake and tire wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has produced and developed an electronically controlled and innovative transmission. In regard to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. 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.