Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider or sit down truck also goes by the name counterbalanced truck. It is offered in both electric and ICE units. This truck is mostly utilized in warehouses and comes with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 pound range. Counterbalanced trucks can lift loads to as high as 20 feet, depending on the truck's weight and model.
Amongst the largest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale in the North American market. Yale is amongst the very first adopters of control technology and energy efficient AC motor. The company'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 in 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 also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The company has also designed their IC products for extended service intervals to be able to lessen changes in oil and reducing consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
The company has introduced and developed an electronically controlled and innovative transmission which greatly lessens brake and tire wear from their ICE 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 utilized again, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in reducing non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and patent pending, drive train components.