Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift known as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance forklift has been manufactured in internal combustion and electric models. The forklift is a key machine in nearly all distribution centers and warehouses and are normally capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the specific model. Counterbalanced trucks are able to raise cargo to as high as 20 feet, depending upon the model and weight of truck.
Among the biggest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale within the North American market. The company is among the first adopters of energy efficient AC motor and control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of better energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that the company's 5000 lb. electric rider product provides the best energy used per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The spark-ignited models produced by Yale already meet or surpass 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 because of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers so as to meet Tier III standards. These equipment proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards too.
The company has also engineered their Internal Combustion products for extended service intervals to be able to reduce changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
To really decrease tire and brake wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has produced and developed an electronically controlled and innovative 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. Yale takes pride in lessening use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and patent pending, drive train components.