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 units. The forklift is an important machine in most warehouse and distribution centers and are typically capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the particular unit. Counterbalanced trucks can lift loads to as high as 20 feet, depending upon the weight and model of truck.
Yale is one of North America's largest manufacturers of zero emission electric forklift and is one of the first producers to adopt the 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 pound electric rider product provides the best energy utilized 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 requirements. According to the CEPA and EPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions in the business. 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 company has also engineered their IC products for extended service intervals in order to reduce changes in oil and reducing consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
The company has developed and introduced an electronically controlled and innovative transmission which greatly lessens tire and brake wear from their Internal Combustion Engine lift truck customers. In regard to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of cargo and during braking. This energy is then reused, lowering the truck's overall energy consumption. Yale takes pride in reducing non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and drive train components, patent pending.