Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider or sit down truck also goes by the name counterbalanced truck. It is offered in both ICE and electric models. This truck is mostly used in warehouses and is available with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 pound range. Counterbalanced trucks can lift loads to heights of more than 20 feet, depending on the weight and model of truck.
One of the largest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale in the North American market. The company is amongst the first adopters of 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 lb. electric rider product provides the best energy used per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
Yale has introduced spark-ignited models which already meet or exceed all regulatory needs. Based on the CEPA and EPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions within the industry. 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 also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The company has also engineered their Internal Combustion products for extended service intervals in order to lessen changes in oil and reducing consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their customers.
To really decrease brake and tire wear on all Yale ICE forklifts, the company has produced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission. When it comes 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 utilized once more, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. 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.