Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift known as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance lift truck has been made in internal combustion and electric models. The forklift is an important equipment in most warehouse and distribution centers and are normally capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the particular unit. Counterbalanced trucks can raise loads to heights of over 20 feet, depending upon the truck's model and weight.
Amongst the biggest volume producers of zero emissions electric lift trucks is Yale within the North American market. Yale is amongst the very first adopters of energy efficient AC motor and control technology. The company's continued pursuit of better energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that the company's 5000 lb. electric rider product offers the best energy utilized 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 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 in order to meet Tier III standards. These machinery proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards too.
The IC products by the company 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 greatly reduces brake and tire wear from their Internal Combustion Engine lift truck clients. When it comes to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of cargo and during braking. This energy is then reused, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. Yale takes pride in reducing non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and patent pending, drive train components.