Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift referred to as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance lift truck has been made in electric and internal combustion models. The lift truck is an important machinery in most warehouse and distribution centers and are typically capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the particular model. Counterbalanced trucks could lift cargo to as high as 20 feet, depending upon the truck's weight and model.
Among the biggest volume producers of zero emissions electric lift trucks is Yale within the North American market. Yale is one of 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 offers 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 manufactured by Yale already meet or exceed the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated among 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 so as to meet Tier III standards. These machines proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards also.
Yale has also designed their Internal Combustion products for extended service intervals in order to lessen changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
The company has introduced and developed an electronically controlled and innovative transmission which really lessens tire and brake wear from their ICE lift truck clients. When it comes to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy is then utilized again, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in reducing non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and drive train components, patent pending.