Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck referred to as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance lift truck has been made in internal combustion and electric models. The forklift is a key machinery in nearly all warehouse and distribution centers and are usually capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the specific unit. Counterbalanced trucks could raise loads to as high as 20 feet, depending on the truck's weight and model.
Yale is amongst North America's biggest producers of zero emission electric lift truck and is among the first producers to adopt the energy efficient AC motor and control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of improved energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that Yale's 5000 lb. electric rider product provides the best energy used per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The company 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 amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions in the business. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time as a result of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers in order to meet Tier III standards. These machinery also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The company has also designed their Internal Combustion products for extended service intervals in order to lessen changes in oil and reducing consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
The company has developed and introduced an electronically controlled and innovative transmission which really reduces tire and brake wear from their Internal Combustion Engine lift truck clients. 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 reused, lowering the truck's overall energy consumption. The company takes pride in reducing use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and drive train components, patent pending.