Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down or rider truck also goes by the name counterbalanced truck. It is offered in both electric and ICE models. This truck is mainly utilized in warehouses and comes with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 pound range. Counterbalanced trucks could raise loads to as high as 20 feet, depending upon the truck's model and weight.
One of the largest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale within the North American market. Yale is one of the very 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 offers the best energy used per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
The spark-ignited models manufactured by Yale already meet or exceed the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions by EPA and CEPA testing reviews. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time as a result of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers in order to meet Tier III standards. These machines proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards too.
Yale has also designed their IC products for extended service intervals in order to lessen changes in oil and reducing consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
To greatly reduce tire and brake wear on all Yale ICE forklifts, the company has produced and developed an electronically controlled and innovative transmission. In regard to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of cargo and during braking. This energy is then utilized again, lowering the truck's overall energy consumption. The company takes pride in reducing non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and drive train components, patent pending.