Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down or rider truck also goes by the name counterbalanced truck. It is available in both ICE and electric models. This truck is mainly utilized inside warehouses and comes with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 pound range. Counterbalanced trucks are able to lift cargo to heights of more than 20 feet, depending upon 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 one of the first adopters of control technology and energy efficient AC motor. Yale'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 utilized per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The company has introduced spark-ignited units that already meet or surpass all regulatory needs. Based on the CEPA and EPA testing reviews, Yale lift trucks are rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions within the industry. 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 also.
The IC products by the company have been designed for extended service intervals to help reduce oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
Yale has developed and introduced an electronically controlled and innovative transmission that really lessens tire and brake wear from their ICE lift truck clients. 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, lowering the truck's overall energy consumption. The company takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and drive train components, patent pending.