Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift referred to as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance forklift has been manufactured in electric and internal combustion units. The forklift is a key equipment in most warehouse and distribution centers and are usually capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the particular unit. Counterbalanced trucks could raise cargo to heights of over 20 feet, depending on the truck's model and weight.
One of the largest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale in the North American market. The company is among the first adopters of control technology and energy efficient AC motor. The company's continued pursuit of better energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that Yale's 5000 lb. electric rider product provides the best energy utilized per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
The spark-ignited models manufactured by Yale already meet or surpass the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions by CEPA and EPA 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 equipment also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
Yale has also engineered their IC products for extended service intervals in order to reduce changes in oil and reducing consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their customers.
The company has introduced and developed an electronically controlled and innovative transmission that greatly lessens tire and brake wear from their Internal Combustion Engine forklift customers. In regard to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy is then reused, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. Yale takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and drive train components, patent pending.