Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift known as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance forklift has been made in electric and internal combustion models. The lift truck is an important machinery in most distribution centers and warehouses and are normally capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the particular unit. Counterbalanced trucks could raise cargo to heights of over 20 feet, depending on the truck's model and weight.
Among the largest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale in the North American market. Yale is amongst the first adopters of energy efficient AC motor and control technology. The company's continued pursuit of improved energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that Yale's 5000 pound electric rider product offers the best energy utilized per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The company has introduced spark-ignited units which already meet or exceed all regulatory requirements. Based on the CEPA and EPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions in the industry. 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 machinery proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards as well.
The IC products by Yale have been engineered for extended service intervals to help reduce oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
To really reduce tire and brake wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has developed and produced an electronically controlled and innovative transmission. In regard to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy is then used once more, lessening the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in lessening use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and patent pending, drive train components.