Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift known as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance forklift has been manufactured in internal combustion and electric models. The lift truck is a key machinery in nearly all distribution centers and warehouses and are usually capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the specific model. Counterbalanced trucks are able to lift loads to as high as 20 feet, depending on the truck's weight and model.
One of the biggest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric lift trucks is Yale in the North American market. Yale is amongst the first adopters of control technology and energy efficient AC motor. The company's continued pursuit of improved energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that the company's 5000 lb. electric rider product provides the best energy utilized per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
The spark-ignited units 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 as a result of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers in order to meet Tier III standards. These machines proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards as well.
The company has also designed their IC products for extended service intervals to be able to reduce changes in oil and reducing consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
Yale has developed and introduced an innovative and electronically controlled transmission which greatly reduces tire and brake wear from their Internal Combustion Engine forklift customers. When it comes to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of cargo. This energy is then reused, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. The company takes pride in reducing non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and patent pending, drive train components.