Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider or sit down truck also goes by the name counterbalanced truck. It is available in both electric and ICE units. This truck is mainly utilized in warehouses and is available with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 pound range. Counterbalanced trucks are able to lift cargo to as high as 20 feet, depending on the truck's weight and model.
Amongst the biggest volume producers of zero emissions electric lift trucks is Yale in the North American market. Yale is among 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 lb. electric rider product offers the best energy used per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in 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 forklifts are rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions in the business. 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 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 developed and introduced an electronically controlled and innovative transmission that really reduces tire and brake wear from their ICE forklift clients. In regard to their electric trucks, the company 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 truck's overall energy consumption. The company takes pride in reducing use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and drive train components, patent pending.