Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider or sit down truck also goes by the name counterbalanced truck. It is offered in both electric and ICE units. This truck is mainly utilized in warehouses and comes with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 lb. range. Counterbalanced trucks are able to raise cargo to heights of more than 20 feet, depending on the model and weight of truck.
One of the largest volume producers of zero emissions electric lift trucks is Yale in the North American market. The company is one of the first adopters of control technology and energy efficient AC motor. 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 used per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The company has introduced spark-ignited units that already meet or exceed all regulatory requirements. According to the CEPA and EPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions in the industry. 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.
Yale has also engineered their IC products for extended service intervals in order to lessen changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their customers.
To greatly decrease brake and tire wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has developed and produced an innovative and electronically controlled transmission. In regard to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy is then used once more, lowering the truck's overall energy consumption. Yale takes pride in reducing use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and drive train components, patent pending.