Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down or rider truck is also called counterbalanced truck. It is available in both electric and ICE models. This truck is mostly used inside warehouses and comes with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 lb. range. Counterbalanced trucks could raise cargo to heights of over 20 feet, depending upon the truck's weight and model.
One of the largest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale in the North American market. Yale is amongst the very first adopters of energy efficient AC motor and control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of improved energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that Yale's 5000 lb. electric rider product provides 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 models which already meet or exceed all regulatory needs. Based on the CEPA and EPA 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 so as to meet Tier III standards. These machinery proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards too.
The company has also designed their IC products for extended service intervals to be able to lessen changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their customers.
To greatly decrease tire and brake wear on all Yale ICE forklifts, the company has developed and produced an innovative and electronically controlled transmission. When it comes 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, lessening the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and drive train components, patent pending.