Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck known as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance lift truck has been made in internal combustion and electric units. The forklift is a key equipment in most warehouse and distribution centers and are typically capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the specific model. Counterbalanced trucks can raise loads to heights of more than 20 feet, depending upon the truck's model and weight.
Among the largest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric lift trucks 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 utilized per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The spark-ignited models produced 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 as a result of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers so as to meet Tier III standards. These equipment also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The Internal Combustion products by Yale have been engineered for extended service intervals to help reduce oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
To greatly reduce brake and tire 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 which recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy is then reused, lowering the truck's overall energy consumption. Yale takes pride in reducing non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and drive train components, patent pending.