Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck known as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance forklift has been made in electric and internal combustion models. The lift truck is a key machine in nearly all distribution centers and warehouses and are normally capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the specific model. Counterbalanced trucks can raise cargo to as high as 20 feet, depending upon the truck's model and weight.
Among the biggest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale in the North American market. Yale is among the first adopters of energy efficient AC motor and control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of better energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that Yale'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 in North America.
The spark-ignited units manufactured 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 so as to meet Tier III standards. These machines proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards as well.
The company has also designed their IC products for extended service intervals in order to reduce changes in oil and reducing consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
To really lessen 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, the company has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of cargo. This energy is then utilized again, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. Yale 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.