Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck known as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance forklift has been manufactured in internal combustion and electric units. The lift truck is an important equipment in most distribution centers and warehouses and are normally capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the particular model. Counterbalanced trucks can raise loads to as high as 20 feet, depending on the weight and model of truck.
Among the largest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale within the North American market. The company is among the first adopters of energy efficient AC motor and control technology. 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 provides the best energy used per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The spark-ignited models produced by Yale already meet or exceed the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated among 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 so as 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.
The company has introduced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission that greatly reduces brake and tire wear from their Internal Combustion Engine lift truck customers. In regard to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy is then used again, 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 drive train components, patent pending.