Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck referred to as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance lift truck has been manufactured in internal combustion and electric models. The forklift is an important equipment in nearly all warehouse and distribution centers and are usually capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the particular unit. Counterbalanced trucks can raise cargo to as high as 20 feet, depending on the model and weight of truck.
Yale is among North America's largest producers of zero emission electric lift truck and is amongst the very first manufacturers 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 lb. electric rider product offers the best energy utilized per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
Yale has introduced spark-ignited units which already meet or exceed all regulatory needs. According to the CEPA and EPA testing reviews, Yale lift trucks are rated among 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 in order to meet Tier III standards. These machines also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The company has also designed their Internal Combustion products for extended service intervals to be able to reduce changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
To greatly decrease brake and tire wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has developed and produced an electronically controlled and innovative transmission. When it comes to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy is then utilized once more, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. The company 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.