Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck referred to as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance lift truck has been made in internal combustion and electric models. The forklift is a key machinery in most distribution centers and warehouses and are normally capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the specific unit. Counterbalanced trucks can lift cargo to as high as 20 feet, depending upon the model and weight of truck.
Yale is among North America's biggest manufacturers of zero emission electric forklift and is amongst the very first manufacturers to adopt control technology and the energy efficient AC motor. The company's continued pursuit of improved energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that Yale's 5000 pound electric rider product offers 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 which already meet or surpass all regulatory demands. Based on the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions in the industry. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time because of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers so as to meet Tier III standards. These machines proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards too.
Yale has also engineered their Internal Combustion products for extended service intervals in order to reduce changes in oil and reducing consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
To greatly decrease tire and brake wear on all Yale ICE forklifts, the company has developed and produced an innovative and electronically controlled transmission. In regard to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of cargo. This energy is then used once more, lessening the overall energy consumption of the truck. Yale takes pride in reducing use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and patent pending, drive train components.