Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck known as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance lift truck has been made in internal combustion and electric models. The lift truck is an important machinery in most distribution centers and warehouses and are typically capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the particular model. Counterbalanced trucks can raise loads to heights of over 20 feet, depending upon the model and weight of truck.
Among the biggest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale within the North American market. Yale is one of 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 the company'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 within North America.
The spark-ignited models manufactured by Yale already meet or surpass the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions by CEPA and EPA 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 machinery also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The company has also engineered their IC products for extended service intervals to be able to reduce changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
To really reduce brake and tire wear on all Yale ICE forklifts, the company has produced and developed 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 reused, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. The company takes pride in lessening use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and drive train components, patent pending.