Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift known as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance forklift has been made in electric and internal combustion models. The lift truck is a key equipment in most warehouse and distribution centers and are usually capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the specific unit. Counterbalanced trucks could lift cargo to as high as 20 feet, depending upon the weight and model of truck.
Yale is among North America's largest manufacturers of zero emission electric forklift and is among the very first manufacturers to adopt control technology and the energy efficient AC motor. Yale's continued pursuit of better 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 transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The spark-ignited units manufactured 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 as well.
The Internal Combustion products by the company have been designed for extended service intervals to help reduce oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
Yale has introduced and developed an electronically controlled and innovative transmission which really lessens tire and brake wear from their Internal Combustion Engine lift truck clients. When it comes 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 reused, lessening the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and patent pending, drive train components.