Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck known as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance lift truck has been manufactured in internal combustion and electric units. The lift truck is a key machine in nearly all warehouse and distribution centers and are usually capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the specific unit. Counterbalanced trucks could raise cargo to heights of more than 20 feet, depending upon the model and weight of truck.
Yale is among North America's biggest manufacturers of zero emission electric lift truck and is among the very first manufacturers to adopt control technology and the 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 utilized per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
The spark-ignited models manufactured by Yale already meet or surpass the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions by CEPA and EPA 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 machinery proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards too.
The IC products by Yale have been engineered for extended service intervals to help reduce oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
To greatly reduce tire and brake wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has produced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission. In regard to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy is then utilized again, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and patent pending, drive train components.