Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck known as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance lift truck has been manufactured in electric and internal combustion models. The lift truck is a key machine in nearly all distribution centers and warehouses and are usually capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the particular model. Counterbalanced trucks can lift cargo to as high as 20 feet, depending on the truck's model and weight.
One of the biggest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric lift trucks is Yale within the North American market. The company is amongst the very 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 Yale's 5000 pound electric rider product offers the best energy used per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The spark-ignited units manufactured by Yale already meet or exceed 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 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 IC products by Yale have been engineered for extended service intervals to help lessen oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
Yale has developed and introduced an electronically controlled and innovative transmission which greatly reduces brake and tire wear from their ICE forklift customers. When it comes to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of cargo and during braking. This energy is then reused, lessening the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company 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.