Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift referred to as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance lift truck has been manufactured in electric and internal combustion models. The forklift is an important equipment in nearly all warehouse and distribution centers and are usually capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the particular model. Counterbalanced trucks are able to lift cargo to heights of over 20 feet, depending upon the truck's weight and model.
Amongst the largest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric lift trucks is Yale within the North American market. Yale is amongst the first adopters of energy efficient AC motor and control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of better energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that Yale's 5000 pound electric rider product provides the best energy utilized per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The company has introduced spark-ignited units that already meet or exceed all regulatory needs. Based on the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale lift trucks are rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions in the industry. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time because of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers in order to meet Tier III standards. These machinery also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The Internal Combustion products by the company have been engineered for extended service intervals to help reduce oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
The company has introduced and developed an electronically controlled and innovative transmission which greatly reduces brake and tire wear from their ICE lift truck clients. In regard to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy is then reused, lowering the truck's overall energy consumption. The company takes pride in reducing non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and drive train components, patent pending.