Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck referred to as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance lift truck has been made in internal combustion and electric units. The lift truck is an important equipment in most distribution centers and warehouses and are usually capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the particular model. Counterbalanced trucks are able to lift loads to as high as 20 feet, depending upon the truck's model and weight.
Among the biggest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale within the North American market. The company is amongst the first adopters of energy efficient AC motor and control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of improved energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that Yale's 5000 lb. electric rider product provides the best energy used per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The spark-ignited models produced by Yale already meet or surpass the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions by EPA and CEPA 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 machinery also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The IC products by Yale have been designed for extended service intervals to help decrease oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
The company has introduced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission which really reduces tire and brake wear from their Internal Combustion Engine lift truck customers. When it comes to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy is then reused, lessening the overall energy consumption of the truck. Yale takes pride in reducing use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and patent pending, drive train components.