Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider or sit down truck also goes by the name counterbalanced truck. It is offered in both electric and ICE units. This truck is mainly used inside warehouses and is available with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 pound range. Counterbalanced trucks could raise cargo to heights of more than 20 feet, depending upon the truck's weight and model.
One of the largest volume producers of zero emissions electric lift trucks is Yale within the North American market. The company is one of the first adopters of control technology and energy efficient AC motor. Yale'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 company has introduced spark-ignited models which already meet or surpass all regulatory demands. According to the CEPA and EPA testing reviews, Yale lift trucks are rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions in the business. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time because of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers so as to meet Tier III standards. These machines also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The Internal Combustion products by Yale have been engineered for extended service intervals to help lessen oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
The company has introduced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission that really reduces tire and brake wear from their Internal Combustion Engine forklift customers. 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 used again, 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 patent pending, drive train components.