Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift known as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance lift truck has been manufactured in electric and internal combustion units. The forklift is a key machine in most warehouse and distribution centers and are typically capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the specific model. Counterbalanced trucks are able to raise cargo to heights of more than 20 feet, depending on the truck's weight and model.
Yale is among North America's biggest manufacturers of zero emission electric forklift and is one of the very first manufacturers to adopt the energy efficient AC motor and control technology. The company's continued pursuit of better energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that the company's 5000 pound electric rider product offers the best energy used per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
Yale has introduced spark-ignited models that already meet or exceed all regulatory requirements. Based on the CEPA and EPA testing reviews, Yale lift trucks are rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions within 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 machines also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The company has also designed their Internal Combustion products for extended service intervals to be able to lessen changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
To really decrease tire and brake wear on all Yale ICE forklifts, the company has developed and produced an innovative and electronically controlled transmission. When it comes to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy is then utilized again, lowering the truck's overall energy consumption. The company takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and drive train components, patent pending.