Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift known as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance forklift has been made in electric and internal combustion units. The lift truck is a key equipment in nearly all distribution centers and warehouses and are usually capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the specific model. Counterbalanced trucks could raise loads to as high as 20 feet, depending on the weight and model of truck.
Yale is among North America's largest manufacturers of zero emission electric lift truck and is one of the first manufacturers to adopt the energy efficient AC motor and control technology. The company's continued pursuit of improved 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.
The spark-ignited models manufactured 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 proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards also.
The company 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 customers.
The company has introduced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission which really reduces tire and brake wear from their ICE lift truck clients. In regard to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of cargo. This energy is then reused, 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.