Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift referred to as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance lift truck has been manufactured in electric and internal combustion units. The forklift is an important machinery in nearly all distribution centers and warehouses and are typically capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the specific model. Counterbalanced trucks could raise cargo to as high as 20 feet, depending on the model and weight of truck.
Among the biggest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale within the North American market. Yale is among the very first adopters of control technology and energy efficient AC motor. 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 within North America.
The spark-ignited models produced by Yale already meet or exceed the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated amongst 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 in order to meet Tier III standards. These machines also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The Internal Combustion products by the company have been engineered for extended service intervals to help reduce oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
To really lessen brake and tire wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has developed and produced an electronically controlled and innovative transmission. When it comes to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of cargo and during braking. This energy is then utilized again, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and patent pending, drive train components.