Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck referred to as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance forklift has been manufactured in internal combustion and electric models. The forklift is a key machine in nearly all distribution centers and warehouses and are usually capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the specific unit. Counterbalanced trucks can raise loads to as high as 20 feet, depending on the truck's weight and model.
Among the biggest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale in the North American market. The company 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 provides the best energy utilized per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
The spark-ignited models produced 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 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 as well.
The IC products by Yale have been engineered for extended service intervals to help lessen oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
To really lessen brake and tire wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has produced and developed 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 the lowering of cargo and during braking. This energy is then used again, lessening 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 drive train components, patent pending.