Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck referred to as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance forklift has been manufactured in internal combustion and electric units. The forklift is a key machinery in nearly all distribution centers and warehouses and are normally capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the particular model. Counterbalanced trucks can raise loads to as high as 20 feet, depending upon the truck's weight and model.
Among the biggest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale in 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 better energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that the company'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 that already meet or surpass all regulatory demands. According to the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale lift trucks are rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions within 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 also.
The company has also designed their IC products for extended service intervals in order to lessen changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their customers.
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, 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. Yale takes pride in reducing use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and patent pending, drive train components.