Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck referred to as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance forklift has been manufactured in internal combustion and electric units. The lift truck is a key machinery in most distribution centers and warehouses and are usually 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 upon the truck's weight and model.
Amongst the largest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale in the North American market. Yale is amongst the first adopters of control technology and 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 lb. 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 models which already meet or surpass all regulatory requirements. Based on the CEPA and EPA 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 so as to meet Tier III standards. These machinery also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The IC products by Yale have been engineered for extended service intervals to help decrease oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
Yale has introduced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission that greatly lessens tire and brake wear from their Internal Combustion Engine lift truck customers. When it comes to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system which 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. Yale takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and drive train components, patent pending.