Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift referred to as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance forklift has been manufactured in electric and internal combustion units. The lift truck is a key equipment in most distribution centers and warehouses and are normally capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the particular unit. Counterbalanced trucks can raise loads to heights of over 20 feet, depending on the truck's weight and model.
Yale is amongst North America's largest producers of zero emission electric lift truck and is amongst the very 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 provides the best energy used per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
Yale has introduced spark-ignited units which already meet or surpass all regulatory needs. According to the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions within 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 machinery also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
Yale has also designed their IC products for extended service intervals in order to reduce changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
The company has introduced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission which really reduces tire and brake wear from their Internal Combustion Engine lift truck customers. In regard to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of cargo. This energy is then reused, lowering the truck's overall energy consumption. The company takes pride in reducing non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and drive train components, patent pending.