Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift known as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance lift truck has been made in internal combustion and electric units. The forklift is an important machine in most warehouse and distribution centers and are typically capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the specific unit. Counterbalanced trucks are able to raise loads to heights of more than 20 feet, depending on the truck's model and weight.
Among the largest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale in the North American market. Yale is among the very first adopters of energy efficient AC motor and control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of improved energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that Yale'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 in North America.
The spark-ignited models manufactured by Yale already meet or surpass the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions by EPA and CEPA testing reviews. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time because of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers in order to meet Tier III standards. These machinery proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards too.
The Internal Combustion products by the company have been designed for extended service intervals to help lessen oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
To really lessen tire and brake wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has developed and produced an innovative and electronically controlled transmission. In regard 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 used again, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. Yale 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.