Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift referred to as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance forklift has been manufactured in internal combustion and electric units. The lift truck is an important machine in nearly all distribution centers and warehouses and are normally capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the particular model. Counterbalanced trucks can raise loads to heights of over 20 feet, depending upon the truck's model and weight.
Yale is among North America's biggest manufacturers of zero emission electric forklift and is among the very first manufacturers to adopt control technology and the 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 utilized 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 surpass all regulatory requirements. According to the CEPA and EPA testing reviews, Yale lift trucks are rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions within the business. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time because of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers in order to meet Tier III standards. These machinery also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
Yale has also engineered their IC products for extended service intervals in order to reduce changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
To greatly decrease tire and brake wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has developed and produced an electronically controlled and innovative transmission. When it comes to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy is then utilized again, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. Yale takes pride in reducing non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and drive train components, patent pending.