Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider or sit down truck is also called counterbalanced truck. It is offered in both electric and ICE units. This truck is mainly utilized in warehouses and comes with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 lb. range. Counterbalanced trucks could lift loads to heights of over 20 feet, depending upon the model and weight of truck.
One of the largest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale within the North American market. The company is one of the first adopters of control technology and energy efficient AC motor. 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 offers the best energy used per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The spark-ignited models manufactured by Yale already meet or exceed the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated among 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 as well.
Yale has also designed their IC products for extended service intervals in order 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 Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has developed and produced an innovative and electronically controlled transmission. In regard 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 utilized once more, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in reducing use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and drive train components, patent pending.