Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down or rider truck also goes by the name counterbalanced truck. It is offered in both electric and ICE units. This truck is mostly used in warehouses and is available with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 lb. range. Counterbalanced trucks can lift loads to heights of over 20 feet, depending on the weight and model of truck.
One of the biggest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale within the North American market. Yale is amongst the very first adopters of 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 pound electric rider product provides the best energy used per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The spark-ignited units produced 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 so as to meet Tier III standards. These machines also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
Yale has also designed their Internal Combustion products for extended service intervals in order to reduce changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their customers.
To greatly lessen tire and brake wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has produced and developed an electronically controlled and innovative transmission. When it comes to their electric trucks, Yale 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 truck's overall energy consumption. Yale takes pride in reducing use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and drive train components, patent pending.