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 models. The lift truck is an important equipment in most warehouse and distribution centers and are usually capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the specific model. Counterbalanced trucks are able to lift cargo to heights of more than 20 feet, depending upon the truck's weight and model.
Yale is amongst North America's largest producers of zero emission electric lift truck and is among the first producers 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 the company'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 units manufactured by Yale already meet or surpass 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 equipment proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards too.
Yale has also designed their IC products for extended service intervals to be able to lessen changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
To greatly lessen tire and brake wear on all Yale ICE forklifts, the company has produced and developed an electronically controlled and innovative transmission. When it comes to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy is then reused, lessening the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in lessening use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and patent pending, drive train components.