Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider or sit down truck is also called counterbalanced truck. It is offered in both ICE and electric units. This truck is mainly utilized inside warehouses and comes with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 lb. range. Counterbalanced trucks can raise loads to heights of more than 20 feet, depending on the weight and model of truck.
Among the largest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale in the North American market. The company is among the very 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 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 in North America.
Yale has introduced spark-ignited units which already meet or surpass all regulatory needs. Based on the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale lift trucks are rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions in the industry. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time because of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers so as to meet Tier III standards. These equipment proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards too.
Yale has also engineered their IC products for extended service intervals to be able to lessen changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
To really reduce tire and brake wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has developed and produced an innovative and electronically controlled transmission. When it comes to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of cargo and during braking. This energy is then reused, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and patent pending, drive train components.