Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck known as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance lift truck has been manufactured in internal combustion and electric models. The lift truck is an important machinery in most distribution centers and warehouses and are usually capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the particular unit. Counterbalanced trucks are able to raise cargo to as high as 20 feet, depending on the truck's weight and model.
One of the largest volume manufacturers 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. The company's continued pursuit of improved energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that the company's 5000 pound electric rider product provides the best energy used per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
Yale has introduced spark-ignited units which already meet or exceed all regulatory needs. Based on the EPA and CEPA 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 machines also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
Yale has also engineered their IC products for extended service intervals in order to lessen changes in oil and reducing consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
To really decrease tire and brake wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has produced and developed an electronically controlled and innovative transmission. In regard to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of cargo and during braking. This energy is then reused, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. Yale takes pride in reducing use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and patent pending, drive train components.