Designed for Safety
Yale has a great history for providing safe lift trucks which are suitable for a variety of applications. The ability to design and make units for better safety comes from the new technology that is available in the material handling business and the company's experience.
In their newest designs, Yale has started incorporating newly available technologies. Some of the new technologies which are on the market are first applied to forklift trucks and then later proven further through durability testing and functionality. The company performs numerous reliability development and controlled field tests so as to ensure their products are really safe.
Some of Yale's new designs and technology which has been incorporated as standard features for their fleet so as to improve overall safety include the following:
Operator Compartment Controls and Ergonomics
The operator compartment has been engineered with ergonomics in mind, utilizing state-of-the-art technology. These designs help to guarantee that the operator avoids heavy repetitive motions and fatigue. These extra comforts help to increase overall production.
Adjustable Operators Compartment and Controls
Having adjustable operator's compartment and controls allows the necessary controls to be able to be positioned near a wide array of operators. This helps make the machine user friendly, regardless of who is utilizing it. Before starting their shift, the operator can make certain she or he is as comfortable as he or she could be.
Operator Presence System
Yale's hydraulic system operation referred to as the Operator Presence System prevents the use of the machine if the operator is not in the right operating position. This presence system also disables directional travel on IC engine truck units.
Swing-Out LPG Tank Bracket
The drop-down design brings the LPG tank out from the protected center of the truck and down to the natural handling position of the operator making the tank easier to change.