Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down or rider truck also goes by the name counterbalanced truck. It is offered in both electric and ICE models. This truck is mainly utilized in warehouses and comes with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 pound range. Counterbalanced trucks are able to lift loads to heights of more than 20 feet, depending on the model and weight of truck.
Amongst the largest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric lift trucks is Yale in the North American market. Yale is amongst the first adopters of energy efficient AC motor and control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of improved energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that the company's 5000 lb. 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 spark-ignited units manufactured by Yale already meet or exceed the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions by CEPA and EPA 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 too.
The IC products by Yale have been designed for extended service intervals to help decrease oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
To greatly reduce 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, the company has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of cargo and during braking. This energy is then reused, lessening the overall energy consumption of the truck. Yale takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and patent pending, drive train components.