Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift known as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance forklift has been made in electric and internal combustion models. The lift truck is a key machine in nearly all distribution centers and warehouses and are normally capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the specific model. Counterbalanced trucks can raise loads to heights of over 20 feet, depending on the truck's model and weight.
Amongst the largest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale in the North American market. The company is among the very first adopters of control technology and energy efficient AC motor. The company's continued pursuit of better energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that the company's 5000 lb. electric rider product offers the best energy utilized per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The spark-ignited models produced by Yale already meet or surpass the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions by EPA and CEPA testing reviews. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time because of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers in order to meet Tier III standards. These equipment also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
Yale has also designed their Internal Combustion products for extended service intervals to be able to reduce changes in oil and reducing consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their customers.
The company has introduced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission that greatly lessens tire and brake wear from their Internal Combustion Engine forklift clients. 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, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. Yale takes pride in lessening use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and drive train components, patent pending.