Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift referred to as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance forklift has been made in internal combustion and electric units. The lift truck is an important equipment in most distribution centers and warehouses and are typically capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the particular model. Counterbalanced trucks could lift cargo to as high as 20 feet, depending on the truck's weight and model.
Among the largest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric lift trucks is Yale in the North American market. Yale is one of the very first adopters of control technology and energy efficient AC motor. The company'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.
Yale has introduced spark-ignited units that already meet or exceed all regulatory needs. Based on the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale lift trucks are rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions in the business. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time because of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers so as to meet Tier III standards. These machinery also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The IC products by the company have been designed for extended service intervals to help lessen oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
The company has introduced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission that really lessens tire and brake wear from their Internal Combustion Engine forklift clients. In regard to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of cargo and during braking. This energy is then utilized again, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. Yale takes pride in lessening use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and patent pending, drive train components.