Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift referred to as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance lift truck has been manufactured in internal combustion and electric units. The forklift is a key machine in most distribution centers and warehouses and are typically capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the particular unit. Counterbalanced trucks are able to raise loads to heights of more than 20 feet, depending upon the truck's model and weight.
Yale is amongst North America's largest manufacturers of zero emission electric lift truck and is amongst the first manufacturers to adopt control technology and the energy efficient AC motor. The company's continued pursuit of better energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that Yale's 5000 lb. electric rider product provides the best energy utilized per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
The spark-ignited models produced by Yale already meet or exceed the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated amongst 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 machines also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The Internal Combustion products by the company have been designed for extended service intervals to help lessen oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
The company has developed and introduced an innovative and electronically controlled transmission that really lessens tire and brake wear from their Internal Combustion Engine forklift customers. In regard to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of cargo and during braking. This energy is then utilized again, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. The company takes pride in reducing use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and drive train components, patent pending.