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 models. The forklift is a key machinery in nearly all warehouse and distribution centers and are usually capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the specific unit. Counterbalanced trucks are able to raise loads to heights of over 20 feet, depending on the weight and model of truck.
Yale is amongst North America's largest manufacturers of zero emission electric forklift and is amongst 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 Yale's 5000 pound electric rider product provides the best energy used per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
The spark-ignited units 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 machines proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards as well.
The IC products by the company have been designed for extended service intervals to help lessen oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
Yale has introduced and developed an electronically controlled and innovative transmission which really reduces brake and tire wear from their ICE lift truck clients. When it comes to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy is then used once more, lessening the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and patent pending, drive train components.