Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift referred to as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance forklift has been made in internal combustion and electric units. The lift truck is an important equipment in nearly all warehouse and distribution centers and are usually capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the particular unit. Counterbalanced trucks can lift loads to as high as 20 feet, depending on the model and weight of truck.
Among the biggest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale in the North American market. The company is amongst the very first adopters of control technology and energy efficient AC motor. Yale's continued pursuit of better energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that the company'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 units that already meet or exceed all regulatory demands. According to the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions within the business. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time because of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers so as to meet Tier III standards. These equipment proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards also.
The company has also designed 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 customers.
To greatly decrease 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 braking and during the lowering of cargo. This energy is then reused, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. The company takes pride in reducing non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and drive train components, patent pending.