Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck referred to as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance lift truck has been made in electric and internal combustion models. The forklift is an important equipment in nearly all warehouse and distribution centers and are normally capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the specific model. Counterbalanced trucks can lift loads to as high as 20 feet, depending upon the weight and model of truck.
Among the biggest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale in the North American market. The company is among the 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 pound electric rider product provides the best energy utilized per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
Yale has introduced spark-ignited units 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 in the business. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time because of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers so as to meet Tier III standards. These equipment proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards also.
The IC products by Yale have been designed for extended service intervals to help reduce oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
The company has introduced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission that greatly lessens brake and tire wear from their Internal Combustion Engine forklift clients. In regard to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of cargo. This energy is then utilized again, lessening 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 drive train components, patent pending.