Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift known as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance forklift has been manufactured in electric and internal combustion units. The forklift is an important machine 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 are able to lift cargo to as high as 20 feet, depending on the truck's weight and model.
Yale is among North America's largest producers of zero emission electric forklift and is one of the very first producers 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 company has introduced spark-ignited models which already meet or exceed all regulatory demands. According to the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions in the industry. 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 equipment proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards as well.
Yale has also designed their IC products for extended service intervals to be able to reduce changes in oil and reducing consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
Yale has introduced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission which really lessens tire and brake wear from their ICE lift truck customers. When it comes to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy is then utilized once more, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in lessening use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and drive train components, patent pending.