Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck referred to as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance lift truck has been made in internal combustion and electric units. The forklift is an important machine in most distribution centers and warehouses and are usually capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the specific unit. Counterbalanced trucks could lift cargo to heights of over 20 feet, depending on the truck's weight and model.
Amongst the largest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale within the North American market. Yale is amongst the first adopters of control technology and energy efficient AC motor. The company's continued pursuit of better energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that the company'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.
Yale has introduced spark-ignited models which already meet or exceed all regulatory needs. According to the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale lift trucks are rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions within the industry. 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 also.
The company has also designed their IC products for extended service intervals in order to reduce changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
To really lessen brake and tire wear on all Yale ICE 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 reused, lowering the truck's overall energy consumption. Yale takes pride in reducing non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and patent pending, drive train components.