Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck referred to as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance forklift has been made in internal combustion and electric models. The lift truck is an important equipment in nearly all distribution centers and warehouses and are typically capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the specific model. Counterbalanced trucks are able to raise cargo to heights of more than 20 feet, depending on the truck's weight and model.
Yale is among North America's largest manufacturers of zero emission electric lift truck and is amongst the first producers to adopt the energy efficient AC motor and control technology. 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 offers the best energy used per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
Yale has introduced spark-ignited models which already meet or exceed all regulatory demands. According to the CEPA and EPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated amongst 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.
Yale has also engineered their Internal Combustion products for extended service intervals to be able to reduce changes in oil and reducing consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
To really decrease tire and brake wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has produced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission. When it comes to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy is then reused, lowering the truck's overall energy consumption. The company takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and drive train components, patent pending.