Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift referred to as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance lift truck has been manufactured in electric and internal combustion units. The forklift is an important equipment in nearly all distribution centers and warehouses and are normally capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the specific unit. Counterbalanced trucks are able to lift loads to as high as 20 feet, depending on the weight and model of truck.
Yale is among North America's biggest producers of zero emission electric forklift and is amongst the very first producers to adopt control technology and the energy efficient AC motor. Yale's continued pursuit of improved 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 transported 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. Based on the CEPA and EPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions in the industry. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time because of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers so as to meet Tier III standards. These machines also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The IC products by Yale have been engineered for extended service intervals to help reduce oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
The company has developed and introduced an innovative and electronically controlled transmission which really reduces brake and tire wear from their Internal Combustion Engine forklift customers. In regard 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 again, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. The company takes pride in lessening use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and patent pending, drive train components.