Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down or rider truck is also called counterbalanced truck. It is available in both ICE and electric models. This truck is mainly used in warehouses and comes with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 pound range. Counterbalanced trucks are able to raise loads to heights of over 20 feet, depending upon the weight and model of truck.
Amongst the largest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale in the North American market. The company is amongst 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 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 amongst 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 so as to meet Tier III standards. These machinery also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
Yale has also designed their Internal Combustion products for extended service intervals in order to lessen changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
To really decrease tire and brake wear on all Yale ICE forklifts, the company has produced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission. In regard to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy is then utilized once more, 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.