Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider or sit down truck also goes by the name counterbalanced truck. It is available in both ICE and electric models. This truck is mostly used in warehouses and comes with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 pound range. Counterbalanced trucks are able to lift loads to heights of over 20 feet, depending on the weight and model of truck.
Amongst the largest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale within the North American market. The company is one of the first adopters of energy efficient AC motor and control technology. The company's continued pursuit of better energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that Yale's 5000 pound electric rider product offers the best energy used per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
Yale has introduced spark-ignited models which already meet or surpass all regulatory needs. Based on the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions in the business. 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 also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The IC products by Yale have been designed for extended service intervals to help lessen oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
To greatly decrease brake and tire wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has produced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission. When it comes to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy is then reused, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. Yale 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.