Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift referred to as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance forklift has been manufactured in electric and internal combustion models. The lift truck is an important machine in nearly all warehouse and distribution centers and are normally capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the specific unit. Counterbalanced trucks are able to raise cargo to heights of over 20 feet, depending on the weight and model of truck.
Yale is one of North America's biggest manufacturers of zero emission electric forklift and is among the very first producers 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 lb. 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.
The spark-ignited models manufactured by Yale already meet or exceed the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions by CEPA and EPA testing reviews. 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 machinery also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The Internal Combustion products by Yale have been engineered for extended service intervals to help decrease oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
To really lessen tire and brake wear on all Yale ICE 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 the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy is then reused, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. The company takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and drive train components, patent pending.