Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck known as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance forklift has been manufactured in electric and internal combustion models. The forklift is an important equipment in nearly all warehouse and distribution centers and are usually capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the particular unit. Counterbalanced trucks are able to raise cargo to as high as 20 feet, depending on the weight and model of truck.
Yale is amongst North America's largest producers of zero emission electric forklift and is amongst the very first producers to adopt the energy efficient AC motor and control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of improved energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that the company's 5000 lb. electric rider product provides 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 CEPA and EPA testing reviews. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time because of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers so as to meet Tier III standards. These equipment also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The company has also designed their Internal Combustion products for extended service intervals in order to reduce changes in oil and reducing consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their customers.
To greatly lessen brake and tire wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has produced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission. 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 cargo. This energy is then reused, lessening the overall energy consumption of the truck. Yale takes pride in reducing non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and patent pending, drive train components.