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 in warehouses and is available with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 lb. range. Counterbalanced trucks could raise loads to as high as 20 feet, depending on the model and weight of truck.
Yale is one of North America's largest manufacturers of zero emission electric lift truck and is among the very first manufacturers 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 Yale's 5000 pound 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 which already meet or surpass all regulatory requirements. Based on the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions in the business. 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 machines proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards as well.
The IC products by Yale have been designed for extended service intervals to help decrease oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
To really decrease brake and tire wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has developed and produced an innovative and electronically controlled transmission. In regard to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of cargo and during braking. This energy is then used once more, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in lessening use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and drive train components, patent pending.