Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider or sit down truck also goes by the name counterbalanced truck. It is offered in both electric and ICE models. This truck is mostly utilized inside warehouses and is available with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 lb. range. Counterbalanced trucks are able to lift cargo to heights of over 20 feet, depending upon the weight and model of truck.
One of the largest volume manufacturers 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. Yale's continued pursuit of better energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that Yale's 5000 lb. 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.
Yale has introduced spark-ignited units which already meet or surpass all regulatory requirements. Based on the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions in the industry. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time as a result of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers in order 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 to be able to reduce changes in oil and reducing consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
The company has introduced and developed an electronically controlled and innovative transmission that really reduces tire and brake 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 braking and during the lowering of cargo. This energy is then utilized once more, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in reducing use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and patent pending, drive train components.