Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift known as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance forklift has been manufactured in electric and internal combustion models. The lift truck is a key machinery in nearly all warehouse and distribution centers and are normally capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the particular model. Counterbalanced trucks are able to raise cargo to heights of more than 20 feet, depending upon the weight and model of truck.
Yale is amongst North America's largest manufacturers of zero emission electric lift truck and is amongst the 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 lb. electric rider product provides the best energy used per load moved 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 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 also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The Internal Combustion products by Yale have been designed for extended service intervals to help decrease oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
To greatly reduce brake and tire 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, the company has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy is then reused, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. 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.