Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck referred to as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance forklift has been made in electric and internal combustion models. The lift truck is a key machine in most warehouse and distribution centers and are usually capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the specific unit. Counterbalanced trucks are able to raise loads to as high as 20 feet, depending on the model and weight of truck.
Yale is one of North America's biggest manufacturers of zero emission electric forklift and is amongst the first producers to adopt the energy efficient AC motor and control technology. The company's continued pursuit of better energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that the company's 5000 pound electric rider product offers the best energy utilized per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
The spark-ignited units manufactured by Yale already meet or exceed the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions by EPA and CEPA testing reviews. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time as a result of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers in order to meet Tier III standards. These machines 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.
To greatly decrease tire and brake wear on all Yale ICE forklifts, the company has produced and developed an electronically controlled and innovative transmission. In regard to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of cargo. This energy is then reused, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. Yale takes pride in reducing non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and drive train components, patent pending.