Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider or sit down truck also goes by the name counterbalanced truck. It is available in both ICE and electric models. This truck is mainly used in warehouses and is available with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 lb. range. Counterbalanced trucks could lift loads to heights of over 20 feet, depending upon the weight and model of truck.
Among the largest volume producers of zero emissions electric lift trucks is Yale within the North American market. The company is amongst the very first adopters of control technology and energy efficient AC motor. The company's continued pursuit of improved 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 moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
The company has introduced spark-ignited units that 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 within the industry. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time because of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers so as to meet Tier III standards. These machines also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
Yale has also designed their IC products for extended service intervals in order to lessen changes in oil and reducing consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their customers.
Yale has developed and introduced an innovative and electronically controlled transmission that greatly reduces tire and brake wear from their ICE forklift clients. In regard to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy is then utilized again, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. Yale takes pride in lessening use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and patent pending, drive train components.