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 internal combustion and electric units. The forklift is an important machine in nearly all warehouse and distribution centers and are normally capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the particular unit. Counterbalanced trucks can lift cargo to as high as 20 feet, depending on the truck's weight and model.
One of the biggest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale in the North American market. Yale is among the very 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 offers the best energy used 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 surpass all regulatory demands. According to the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions in the business. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time as a result 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 Internal Combustion products for extended service intervals in order to reduce changes in oil and reducing consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their customers.
To greatly lessen brake and tire wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has developed and produced an innovative and electronically controlled transmission. When it comes to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of cargo and during braking. This energy is then used once more, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in reducing non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and patent pending, drive train components.