Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift referred to as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance forklift has been made in electric and internal combustion units. The lift truck is a key machine in nearly all warehouse and distribution centers and are typically capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the specific model. Counterbalanced trucks are able to raise cargo to heights of more than 20 feet, depending on the truck's model and weight.
Yale is one of North America's biggest manufacturers of zero emission electric lift truck and is among the first manufacturers to adopt control technology and the 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.
Yale has introduced spark-ignited models that already meet or exceed all regulatory requirements. 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 also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
Yale has also designed their IC products for extended service intervals in order to reduce changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their customers.
To greatly reduce brake and tire wear on all Yale ICE forklifts, the company has produced and developed an electronically controlled and innovative 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 cargo. This energy is then utilized once more, lessening the overall energy consumption of the truck. Yale takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and drive train components, patent pending.