Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down or rider truck is also called counterbalanced truck. It is offered in both electric and ICE models. This truck is mostly utilized in warehouses and is available with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 pound range. Counterbalanced trucks are able to lift loads to heights of over 20 feet, depending on the weight and model of truck.
Yale is among North America's biggest producers of zero emission electric forklift and is amongst the very first manufacturers to adopt the energy efficient AC motor and control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of better 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 company has introduced spark-ignited units that already meet or exceed all regulatory needs. According to the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions within the business. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time as a result of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers so as to meet Tier III standards. These equipment also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The Internal Combustion products by Yale have been engineered 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 which really reduces brake and tire wear from their Internal Combustion Engine forklift customers. In regard to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of cargo. This energy is then reused, lowering the truck's overall energy consumption. Yale takes pride in lessening use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and patent pending, drive train components.